Horror in Germany: Robot approaches a girl from behind and commits indecent acts

German police are investigating an unusual incident in Cologne, where a 1.20-meter-tall robot grabbed the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl at a fast-food restaurant. Two young men, aged 16 and 19, are suspected of operating the robot remotely and livestreaming the incident on social media. The robot and two mobile phones were confiscated.

German police have launched an investigation following an unusual incident in the city of Cologne, where a 1.20-meter-tall robot grabbed the buttocks of a 16-year-old girl. The incident occurred on the night between Saturday and Sunday, at a fast-food restaurant where the girl was spending time with her friends. According to police, the robot touched the girl's buttocks and made thrusting movements toward her posterior. Two young men, aged 16 and 19, are suspected of operating the robot remotely and livestreaming the incident on social media. The robot, painted in red and gold colors, was found in the trunk of a car and confiscated along with the suspects' two mobile phones. The suspicion is of insult on sexual grounds, which carries a penalty of up to two years in prison. Police are investigating how the robot operated during the incident and whether someone deliberately directed its movements.