A 13-year-old girl assaulted during a carnival procession on the Po River
In Essen, Germany, the police have initiated an investigation following a disturbing incident that occurred during the city's carnival parade on March 3rd. A 13-year-old girl was gropped, and the suspect has been identified as a 40-year-old man with no fixed address.
The investigation is being handled by the BAO Herkules, with the public prosecutor's office in Essen also involved. The suspect was taken into custody by the police after the incident, which occurred in E.-Rüttenscheid, Essen. An alcohol test was administered to the suspect, but further details about the test results have not been disclosed.
Two other men held the suspect until the police arrived, and the girl's mother witnessed the groping. The location of the incident beyond being in Essen was not specified. The girl was with her family at the time of the incident.
For any further inquiries, the public can contact the Essen/Mülheim an der Ruhr Police Press Office at Phone: 0201-829 1065 (outside of office hours 0201-829 7230). Alternatively, you can reach out via email at [email protected], WhatsApp at https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaEsg0q1CYoUFKnPFk2F, Facebook at Polizei Essen, or Instagram at polizei.nrw.e. In addition, you can follow updates on Twitter at @Polizei_NRW_E.
The BAO Herkules is now investigating the 40-year-old for the sexual harassment of the child. The police urge anyone with information related to the case to come forward and contact the authorities. The investigation is expected to take several weeks.
The city of Essen and its police force condemn such acts of violence and sexual harassment, especially against minors. They assure the public that they are doing everything in their power to bring the perpetrator to justice and ensure the safety of all citizens, especially during public events like the carnival parade.
