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German police seize robot allegedly used to grope teenage girl in Cologne
Overview
German police in Cologne have confiscated a robot and launched an investigation after it was allegedly used by two teenagers to grope a 16-year-old girl. The 120cm device reportedly approached the victim from behind near a fast-food outlet, making thrusting motions while the suspects allegedly streamed the incident live on social media.
Key points
- German police in Cologne seized a red and gold robot following an alleged sexual assault on a 16-year-old girl.
- The 120cm tall robot allegedly approached the girl from behind, grabbed her buttocks, and made thrusting motions.
- The robot's 16-year-old owner and a 19-year-old companion are under investigation for allegedly streaming the incident live on social media.
- Police found the suspects a block away and discovered the robot in the back of a car.
- Investigators have also seized two mobile phones belonging to the suspects to determine if they deliberately controlled the robot's movements.