A 50-year-old man was detained after he sexually assaulted a mentally disabled teenager in Vălenii de Munte, being stopped by locals who alerted the police.

The incident took place on August 28, when the man approached a vulnerable teenager in a park. Noticing the suspicious behavior, several locals intervened and alerted the authorities. The aggressor was restrained by the police and held for 24 hours, being accused of sexual assault. The police emphasize the importance of citizen intervention in such cases to protect victims.