A 60-year-old woman was seriously injured in Kafr Bara near Petah Tikva on Friday night, and her husband was arrested as a suspect in the attack, according to an Israel Police spokesperson.

The woman was found with a head injury and in serious condition. MDA who paramedics that arrived at the scene escorted her to the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva.

After examining the scene, the police began to search the area for the woman's husband, after suspicion arose that he might have attacked and stabbed his wife.

A short time later, the 60-year-old man was found and detained for questioning at the local police station.

In light of the serious nature of the crime and according to the findings of a preliminary investigation, the police will consider to bring the man to court on Saturday for a hearing and to request his detention to be extended.