October 21st 2024.
Last year, a young girl was enjoying a day out in London with her family. They were walking outside of the famous department store, Harrods, when a man named Robert Prussak approached them. The girl, who was only nine years old, became separated from her family and found herself lost in the bustling city.
Prussak, who was 57 years old and had no fixed address, saw this as an opportunity to take advantage of the situation. He approached the girl and offered to help her, but what happened next was every parent's worst nightmare. He led her away from the safety of her family and back to his apartment.
In court, it was revealed that Prussak had drugged and sexually assaulted the young girl. The prosecution described it as a heinous act, taking advantage of a vulnerable child who had simply become separated from her family. The girl had told police that Prussak had asked her many personal questions and then took her back to his apartment to watch TV. She was offered a drink, but it tasted bitter. When she declined a second drink, Prussak insisted she drink it because his apartment was "humid."
The girl became increasingly uncomfortable and asked to be taken to the emergency services. Prussak complied, but not before assaulting her further. She was reunited with her family at the hospital, where it was discovered that she had been drugged with diphenhydramine, a common antihistamine that causes drowsiness.
Meanwhile, her family had been frantically searching for her in Harrods. They had given her description to the staff, who then searched their CCTV footage. A police officer also joined in the search and showed the family a picture of the man seen walking away with their daughter.
The family explained to the police that they had momentarily lost track of their children while admiring the size of Harrods. When they realized the girl was missing, they became extremely distressed and launched a massive search for her.
During this time, Prussak and the girl were spotted by a police officer walking past the Israeli embassy. When approached, Prussak claimed he had been searching for the police for the past three hours. He was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping.
The young girl was brave enough to share her traumatic experience with the police, and Prussak was charged with three counts of sexual assault, kidnapping, and administering a substance with intent. He denied all charges against him, and the trial continues. This serves as a reminder to all parents to always keep a close eye on their children, especially in busy public places.
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