MELAKA: A gutsy beautician fought off a teenage boy who tried to rape her at a salon in Taman Bachang Utama here by biting his tongue and forcefully pinching his stomach.
Melaka Tengah OCPD Asst Comm Christopher Patit said the incident took place at about 9.30am on Wednesday.
He said the 24-year-old victim was working at the salon when the teenager entered to ask about spa treatment packages for his girlfriend.
“After the victim explained the available services, the suspect suddenly covered her mouth with his hand, forcibly dragged her into a treatment room and attacked her,” he said yesterday.
ACP Christopher said the suspect also demanded money while gripping the victim’s hands tightly.
The victim lodged a report at the Batu Berendam police station on the same day.
The suspect apparently managed to steal a necklace belonging to the victim.
ACP Christopher said police detained a 16-year-old boy from Peringgit Pantai here on Thursday.
