A disturbing video circulating online has captured an attempted murder in the city of Quneitra, showing a violent assault carried out with a shovel.

According to reports, surveillance footage shows the suspect chasing the victim through an alley before striking him in the head with the weapon. The attacker then continued to assault the victim multiple times in a sustained act of violence.

The footage has caused widespread shock due to its graphic nature and the severity of the attack, raising concerns among the public.

Authorities confirmed that the suspect, a 56-year-old man, was arrested on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, following an investigation that led to his identification. Officials stated that the attack occurred days earlier, though the motive has not yet been disclosed.

Police continue to investigate the case as more details are expected to emerge.