Wednesday, 15/4/2026 | 08:34 GMT+7

Man asks girl for ride, then assaults her

Le Thanh Tuan asked a 12-year-old girl for a ride, invited her for drinks, assaulted her, and fled but was apprehended.

An Giang Provincial Police detained Le Thanh Tuan, 33, on 15/4 for investigation into the act of raping a person under 16 years old.

Le Thanh Tuan at the investigative agency. Photo: An Phu

According to police, on the afternoon of 13/4, a 12-year-old girl from Cho Moi commune was returning home after visiting relatives when she encountered Tuan, who asked for a ride. As they knew each other, the girl agreed and let Tuan drive her vehicle.

Tuan then invited the girl for drinks before driving her to a cafe with private booths. There, he restrained and assaulted the victim before fleeing the scene.

The girl's family reported the incident to the police. Police arrested Tuan the next day.

Ngoc Tai - An Phu

By VnExpress: https://vnexpress.net/xin-di-nho-xe-be-gai-roi-ham-hai-5062441.html

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