ALBAWABA - Horrifying CCTV footage recently captured the attempted kidnapping and sexual assault of a 5-year-old girl in Tyumen, Russia. A Russian man identified as 44-year-old Aleksei Novak sparked outrage when he dragged the child from a playground into a residential building.
According to News X, citing court documents, the man started undressing the girl after dragging her into the residential building's stairwell. However, the sexual assault attempt was shut down when a young boy and a woman quickly stepped in and saved the 5-year-old girl.
The girl's playmate held the door and yelled, which caught the attention of 31-year-old Yulia, who confronted Novak, took a photo of him, and rescued the child.
Video: Russian man arrested after attempted rape and kidnapping of 5-year-old girl
The police arrested Novak, and he later admitted to attempted kidnapping and sexual assault of the child. He now faces up to 20 years for violent sexual acts against a minor. Reports state that the girl is safe and is receiving psychological support due to possible trauma.
Both the woman and boy were widely praised on social media for their heroic actions. An internet user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "It’s not common for such a young boy to have heightened situational awareness, and to instinctively take action. There’s no question he saved that little girl’s life. Kudos to him."
Another added, "Thank God for that boy and the woman too!"
