Man corners 15-year-old girl, sexually harasses her at mall in Dubai

Dubai - He denied the charge in court, claiming it was unintentional.

A man has been accused of sexually harassing a 15-year-old girl at a mall in Dubai.
The incident took place on November 13, 2018.
The 31-year-old Indian spotted the girl while her mother was busy talking to another employee. 
She said the accused grabbed a dress and pulled her to a corner in the shop and rushed to help her button it. He then groped and touched her body inappropriately in the process.
She stepped back in shock and informed her mother when they left the shop.
The incident was captured on a surveillance camera. Footage showed the salesman had also touched himself inappropriately.
 
 
A police lieutenant stated: "The accused admitted during interrogations that he had helped her try on an Arabian traditional dress. While buttoning it, he said he must have touched her unintentionally while fastening the last button."
He admitted that he was not authorised to help dress customers. He said his Filipina colleague was busy with the girl's mother so he decided to help.
A ruling will be pronounced on February 28.
- mary@khaleejtimes.com

• Dubai