Brave police officer thwarts attempted assault in broad daylight
A Bang Phli Noi Police Station officer, Yuttakorn Kao Kaeo, was heading to work on his motorcycle today when he spotted two teenagers signalling for help. The officer discovered a man, 38 year old Anek, attacking a 23 year old woman called A, in a nearby forest.
Initially, the officer suspected a domestic dispute, but A, who was in a state of shock and sobbing continuously, clarified that she had no acquaintance with Anek.
Yuttakorn quickly called for backup from the Bang Pakong Police Station. Officer Pongphop Kud Hom arrived with a police patrol team to apprehend Anek before proceeding with the case.
According to A’s account, she had argued with her boyfriend and was walking home when Anek, seemingly intoxicated, approached her, asking about the minivan queue. A replied that she didn’t know and told him to mind his own business before continuing her walk.
Anek, however, followed her the entire way. When they reached a deserted, curved area, Anek attacked her, choking her and attempting to silence her. He dragged her into the grassy forest beside the road and tried to sexually assault her.
A struggled and managed to escape, crying out for help. This attracted the attention of the passing teenagers on a motorcycle who stopped and sounded their horn to call for assistance. It was then that Officer Yuttakorn arrived to help.
Sexual assault
Anek, on the other hand, claimed he was just asking about the minivan queue and was offended when A cursed him. He insisted that he followed her to teach her a lesson, not to assault her in the forest. The police did not believe his account, particularly as Anek continued to pretend to be drunk and became incoherent during the arrest.
This incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers lurking in isolated areas, even in broad daylight. It also highlights the importance of quick response and intervention by law enforcement in ensuring the safety of potential victims.
In this case, Officer Yuttakorn’s timely intervention possibly saved A from a much worse outcome. His actions demonstrate the essential role of police officers in maintaining public safety and protecting citizens from harm.
A told the rescuing officer that she did not know the attacker.
“I was just walking down the road when he attacked me. I’m just grateful those teenagers heard my cries and the police arrived in time.”
Anek’s actions and subsequent arrest should serve as a warning to others that such criminal behaviour will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly by the authorities, reported KhaoSod.
