Truth Behind Tuk-Tuk Driver Accused of Attempting to Kidnap Child in Sharqia

Egyptian security authorities revealed the circumstances surrounding a video circulated on social media that accused a tuk-tuk driver of assaulting a child and attempting to kidnap him in Sharqia Governorate. Authorities began examining the video after it spread online and identifying the individuals involved in order to establish what actually happened.

Details of the Tuk-Tuk Incident in Sharqia

Investigations identified the person who published the video as a worker living within the jurisdiction of Hehia Police Station. He was summoned and appeared with his son, who was shown in the video. He stated that on August 27, while his son was playing in the area, the child was allegedly assaulted by a tuk-tuk driver who reportedly attempted to take him away.

Child's Father Describes the Incident

The child's father told authorities that his son had been assaulted while in the Hehia area and accused the tuk-tuk driver of attempting to kidnap him. Following the allegations and the circulation of the video, security authorities worked to identify the driver and verify the circumstances of the incident.

Tuk-Tuk Driver Arrested and Questioned

Authorities identified and detained the tuk-tuk shown in the video and its driver, who lives within the jurisdiction of Hehia Police Station. The vehicle was found to have no license plates. When questioned, the driver denied assaulting the child or attempting to kidnap him and provided a different account of the incident.

Driver Gives His Account

The driver said that while he was driving his tuk-tuk, the child threw sand at him. He admitted hitting the child but said he intended to take him to his father to complain about what had happened, rather than abducting him. The driver also accused the child's father of defamation after the video was published on social media.

Witness Supports the Tuk-Tuk Driver's Account

Authorities questioned a witness to the incident, a barber living within the jurisdiction of Hehia Police Station. The witness supported the tuk-tuk driver's account of what happened. Authorities also seized the tuk-tuk as part of the legal procedures.

Legal Measures Taken in the Sharqia Incident

After examining the circumstances and hearing statements from the child's father, the tuk-tuk driver and the witness, authorities took the necessary legal measures against both parties. The relevant authorities are handling the case in accordance with established legal procedures after reviewing the statements and circumstances surrounding the incident. 

What happened in the Sharqia tuk-tuk incident?

A viral video accused a tuk-tuk driver of assaulting and attempting to kidnap a child, while subsequent investigations produced different accounts of the incident.

What did the tuk-tuk driver say?

He denied attempting to kidnap the child and said the child threw sand at him. He admitted hitting the child and said he intended to take him to his father.

Was there a witness?

Yes. Authorities questioned a barber from the Hehia area who supported the tuk-tuk driver's account.

What happened to the tuk-tuk?

Authorities seized the vehicle shown in the video and found that it had no license plates.

Where did the incident take place?

The incident took place within the jurisdiction of Hehia Police Station in Sharqia Governorate.