Japanese arrested after allegedly hitting head of 11-year-old girl

January 7, 2017

A Japanese national was arrested by airport police after allegedly hitting the head of an 11-year- old girl at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport last Thursday night.

Based on initial report from the airport police,  the incident happened at the vicinity of the arrival customs area of NAIA Terminal 1 around 11:15 pm.

The airport police in NAIA terminal one did not give  details about the incident but  the suspect was arrested for alleged violation  of Republic Act 7610 or the Special Protection of Children against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.

The report noted that the victim was assisted by her father.

The  case  has been  transferred to the Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD) of the Pasay City Police Office.

A police officer from the Pasay investigation division said the Japanese was released on Friday but  he could not say what was the reason. Robina Asido/ DMS