80-year-old Karmiel man dies in hospital after coffee shop altercation

Samyon Reichman, 80, of Karmiel, died today in Haifa's Rambam hospital, a week after falling and striking his head in an altercation. The incident occured when an argument broke out between Reichman and a 41-year-old man in a coffeeshop. The younger man pushed Reichman, who fell and struck his head. The 41-year-old has been in custody since the event, and the police will seek to extend his remand.