The man caught on video molesting a young girl at a funfair in Sungai Petani has been remanded for a week.
In the 20-second video originally uploaded on the Durian Media Facebook page and which has since gone viral, the child is seen seated on the lap of the man, while he repeatedly kisses her on her cheeks. The seven-year-old girl clearly is trying to avoid his advances.
The man, a factory worker in his 40s, is also seen fondling the chest of the girl beneath her red dress as loud music plays in the background.
The child’s face is not censored in the video.
The post claims that the incident took place at a funfair in Taman Ria, Sg Petani at 11.30pm on Jan 20.
The suspect was arrested at 3.10pm on Monday.
He arrived in court on this morning with a black, puffy eye.
A shaven spot on the right side of his head showed at least six stitches.
It was reported that the man was brought to the Kuala Muda district police station on Monday afternoon looking like he had been badly bashed up. Apparently, police have not yet ascertained who beat him up.
It is believed the suspect is a neighbour of the victim’s family.
The case is being investigated under Section 14(a) of Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.
Earlier report: Jan 22, Man Caught on Video Molesting Child at Funfair