Man arrested for harassing two women
CEBU, Philippines — A 46-year-old Syrian national was arrested after two women accused him of touching their buttocks with alleged lewd intentions at the Colon Night Market in Barangay Santo Niño, Cebu City, last Sunday night, October 11.
The incident reportedly took place past 8:45 P.M. near the corner of Colon and Jakosalem streets. The two women reported the incident to the police around 9:40 P.M.
In their complaint, the women said the suspect allegedly touched their buttocks without their consent. The incident prompted them to seek police assistance, leading to the suspect’s arrest.
The complainants were identified in the police report as “Candy”, 19, a resident of Barangay Toong, Cebu City, and “Sanya”, 34, a resident of Suba, Samboan, Cebu.
Police identified the suspect as alias “Sam”, 46, unemployed and residing along Jakosalem Street in Barangay Santo Niño, Cebu City.
Following the complaint, the suspect was taken into police custody. He is set to face a complaint for acts of lasciviousness in connection with the allegations made by the two women.
The case stemmed from the women’s report to police regarding the alleged incident at the night market. The suspect’s liability will be determined through the proper legal process. — (FREEMAN)
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