According to Sin Chew Daily, Johor Baru South Police Chief Sulaiman Salleh revealed that the suspect, who is in his late 20s, was picked up by the authorities at the outlet itself, where he is a part-time employee.

Sulaiman said the case was being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for causing hurt and Section 354 of the same Act for molesting.

In the incident, the young woman escaped from the suspect who attempted to sexually assault her in the bathroom at a fast food outlet in Johor Baru last Friday morning.

The victim was grooming herself in front of a mirror in the washroom when a man grabbed her from behind and covered her mouth before dragging her into the toilet reserved for disabled patrons.

Fortunately for her, she managed to spot another patron walking into the washroom through a small opening and let out a scream, which scared the suspect, who fled the scene with the girl’s handbag.

She suffered bruises to the face and body.

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