In a horrific incident that has shaken Egyptian society, a young man sexually assaulted a small child inside a mosque in Beni Suef, Upper Egypt. Authorities announced today, Monday, that they have apprehended the suspect who assaulted the 7-year-old boy inside the bathroom of the mosque.
The Beni Suef Security Director received a report from the criminal investigation department indicating that after prayer, locals were surprised to find a child crying. When they asked him why he was upset, he recounted being assaulted by an older man in the mosque's bathroom.
Authorities tracked the suspect's movements using surveillance cameras around the mosque and arrested him. It was found that the accused is 36 years old and claimed to be experiencing psychological issues.
According to local media, a shocking revelation emerged from the investigations; it was discovered that this was not the suspect's first offense. He has previously committed two similar incidents in 2015 and 2016, and a report was filed about those cases.
The Beni Suef Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of the suspect and his examination by forensic experts to determine whether he has any psychological disorders. Additionally, they have ordered a forensic examination of the child to assess the nature of the sexual assault he endured.
Social media platforms erupted with reactions to the incident, with many expressing their outrage at an adult committing such a heinous act inside a mosque without regard for the sanctity of the place. Others expressed shock at reports of similar incidents involving the same suspect in the past, questioning why he had not been confined to a prison or a hospital if he was indeed a danger to society.
