Man detained in Talgar for attempted sexual assault of 8-year-old girl
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A man was detained in Talgar, Almaty region, on August 24 for attempting to sexually assault an 8-year-old girl. The suspect lured the girl from her bicycle near a parked bus and touched her inappropriately before she escaped and told her parents. Police have opened a criminal case and are investigating.
Key Facts
- The incident occurred on Monday, August 24, around 3:00 p.m. on Borakhan Street in Talgar.
- The suspect was allegedly stealing tools and a key set from a bus parked on the street when he approached the girl.
- The girl's mother, Dinara, said the suspect was drunk and staggered, and the girl escaped when he fell backward.
- Police have opened a criminal case and an investigation is underway.
The Incident
The incident occurred on Monday, August 24, around 3:00 p.m. on Borakhan Street in Talgar, Almaty region. The girl was returning home from playing with friends on her bicycle when she encountered the suspect near a bus parked on the street. The suspect was allegedly stealing tools and a key set from the bus's luggage compartment when he noticed the girl. He called out to her, first saying hello, then asking if she wanted to see inside the bus, and finally claiming a stone was stuck in her bicycle wheel. When the girl stopped to check, the suspect grabbed her leg, removed her shoe, and touched her thigh up to her genital area.
Suspect's Actions
The suspect led the girl to a spot with tall grass behind the bus, where he sat down and told her to remove her shorts. The girl's mother said the suspect was drunk and staggered, and when he fell backward, the girl ran away. The girl ran home crying and told her parents everything. A neighbor's child also saw a drunk man bothering children in the area, according to neighbor Bagila Suanbaeva. There were no surveillance cameras at the scene.
Investigation
Police have opened a criminal case and an investigation is underway. The girl's mother expressed concern that the case might be ignored and appealed to authorities for help. The suspect was detained, according to both sources.
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Man detained in Talgar for attempted sexual assault of 8-year-old girl
