Hongkonger arrested in Japan for second time over molesting teens
Man, 42, said to hold British and Chinese nationality, arrested for allegedly molesting teenage girl on street in Sapporo
Japanese police have arrested a 42-year-old man who identified himself as a Hong Kong resident for allegedly molesting a teenage girl on a street in Sapporo, with reports indicating he is suspected of multiple similar offences in the country.
The man was arrested on Monday for allegedly hugging and touching the teenager’s lower body just after 9pm on September 4 last year, according to Hokkaido Broadcasting.
He was said to hold both British and Chinese nationality.
Police told the outlet that the suspect and victim were not acquainted.
The man reportedly approached the girl using broken Japanese before committing the alleged act.
The victim later reported the incident to police, who identified the suspect after reviewing nearby security camera footage and conducting interviews.