Robot seized by German police after allegedly groping teenage girl
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Police in Cologne confiscated a red and gold robot that allegedly grabbed a girl's buttocks and made thrusting motions against her before she screamed and moved away.
- The robot's 16-year-old owner and a 19-year-old companion are believed to have streamed the incident live on social media while commenting on it.
- The incident occurred near a fast-food outlet close to midnight, with emergency services alerted and the suspects found nearby shortly after.
- Authorities seized the robot and two mobile phones to investigate whether the robot's movements were deliberately controlled during the incident.
- Police cautioned that some social media comments about the case may cross legal boundaries and could constitute criminal offenses.
