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05 November 2024

Sharjah student lured into vehicle in rape attempt

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By Mohammad El Sadafy

Sharjah Police have arrested a man on charges of attempting to rape a schoolgirl after luring her into his vehicle.

The incident happened on Tuesday November 6.

The girl of Iranian nationality was waiting for the school bus near her family’s house in the Nasiriyah area of the emirate when the accused approached her and tricked her into entering his vehicle.
 
After taking his seat next to her in the vehicle, he tried to rape her. When the girl resisted, he beat her but, faced with stiff resistance, the accused pushed the girl out of the car and sped off.

The school girl was able to identify the accused during an identification parade.

The police have urged parents to accompany their children while waiting for school buses or ensure that they are not left alone to avoid such incidents.

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