Man who sexually abused two 5-year-old children detained for 3 months until trial

A middle aged man, identified only as Cumali Ç, who allegedly abused two 5-year-old girls sexually in Girne has been sent to prison for a period not exceeding 3 months.

The incident which caused public outrage happened at around 4:00pm at a park in Girne on Sunday, March, 20.

Police said the suspect who was supposed to take the two minors to a park in Girne, took them instead to the back of a primary school where he reportedly kissed them on the neck, took off their sweatpants and tried to kiss their genitals. The suspect was said to have forced the children to kiss his manhood.

Some children living in the same neighborhood saw the incident and reported the situation which led to him being caught in the act.

He was arrested and taken to court on Tuesday on charges of sexually abuse of minors and ordered to be detained for 3 days for more investigation. 

He was taken back to court on Thursday following which he was ordered to be detained for a period not exceeding 3 months after which he will face trial for his crime.

During the first court appearance, the court judge questioned the police on why the suspect has bruises on his face. The police responded that the bruises were .by the father of one of the abused girls who battered the suspects after hearing of the incident.