Concerns raised after alleged paedophile school break-in
The public has expressed anger and worry after the head of Mai Dong Primary School in Hanoi confirmed that a young man had broken into the school and tried to harass two girls.
Rumours first spread after an internet user posted the photo of the man and warned that he had raped the pupils and might break into other schools in the area too.
On May 18, Bui Thi Thu Thanh, head of Mai Dong Primary School, admitted that a young man had broken into the school premises on May 16 and sexually harassed two girls but denied the rape rumour. She said the girls were able to escape before the man could do anything.
"I only know what happened via the internet. Now I'm worried sick even though my kids are at school. They are still small and don't know much about how to deal with bad people," said Nguyen Anh Hong in Hai Ba Trung District.
Hoang, another parent in Hanoi, said, "I couldn't believe what I heard. When there's smoke, there's fire so I'll transfer my children to another school if the rumour is true. But I'll wait for the police and see how the school deal with this."
Hong went on to say that the school must review their security and install more cameras to assure the pupils. Parents must talk more with their children and make them aware of such problems.
The police of Hoang Mai District said they were investigating the case and searching for the man.
Rumours first spread after an internet user posted the photo of the man and warned that he had raped the pupils and might break into other schools in the area too.
On May 18, Bui Thi Thu Thanh, head of Mai Dong Primary School, admitted that a young man had broken into the school premises on May 16 and sexually harassed two girls but denied the rape rumour. She said the girls were able to escape before the man could do anything.
Parents worry about their children's safety at school
"I only know what happened via the internet. Now I'm worried sick even though my kids are at school. They are still small and don't know much about how to deal with bad people," said Nguyen Anh Hong in Hai Ba Trung District.
Hoang, another parent in Hanoi, said, "I couldn't believe what I heard. When there's smoke, there's fire so I'll transfer my children to another school if the rumour is true. But I'll wait for the police and see how the school deal with this."
A young man broke in and harassed pupils at the WC at Mai Dong Primary School
Hong went on to say that the school must review their security and install more cameras to assure the pupils. Parents must talk more with their children and make them aware of such problems.
The police of Hoang Mai District said they were investigating the case and searching for the man.
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