Man arrested for attempted rape of teenager on Yangon government compound

An employee of an office compound for Yangon regional government staffers has been arrested for allegedly trying to rape a 15-year-old girl in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The man was accused of sneaking into the victim’s mosquito net, on the grounds of the complex in Dagon Township, and silencing her with his hand.

Police officer Tint Swe told the Voice that he was caught as he committed the crime.

Police are investigating.

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