Man accused of molesting teen in Dubai water park

Dubai: A man is on trial accused of sexually abusing a teenager in a water park, a Dubai court heard on Tuesday.

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In July of this year, a 14-year-old Emirati victim was in a Jumeirah water park with relatives when he noticed the 23-year-old Emirati accused was following him.

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“I was playing with my relatives when the defendant touched my back,” said the victim. “I looked at him and he pretended to wash his face.”

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The defendant then followed the victim and his relative before they asked the maid to call his family.

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Dubai Police summoned the defendant to Bur Dubai police station where he admitted to touching the victim accidently with no other motive.

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The trial has been adjourned until October 22.

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