Sri Sattahip Police Chief Clarifies Controversy Over Refusal to Accept Report of 11-Year-Old Girl Assaulted by Group, Insists Officers Prioritized Medical Care
Sri Sattahip Police Chief defends officers' decision to prioritize medical care over accepting a report when an 11-year-old assault victim arrived at the station at 2 AM, saying they directed the mother to seek hospital treatment first and
Udon Thani - The Sri Sattahip Police Chief has clarified the controversy surrounding officers allegedly refusing to accept a report from a mother whose 11-year-old daughter was brutally assaulted by older students for over 4 hours. The incident drew heavy criticism after the mother was told no duty officer was available when she attempted to file a complaint at Sri Sattahip Police Station at 2:00 AM on May 14.
Police Major Sakdisit Thanakitphairoach, the Sri Sattahip Police Chief, has now explained the police perspective. He stated that when the mother brought her injured daughter to the station that night, the on-duty officers conducted a preliminary examination and found the girl was injured. The officers prioritized her medical treatment, assessing that the most important action at that moment was to get her immediate medical care. They advised the mother to rush her daughter to the hospital for treatment and documentation of injuries.
The officers then instructed the mother to return to file a formal complaint and meet with investigators the following morning to begin the investigation process in accordance with the Child Protection Act. The Sri Sattahip Police Chief emphasized this was not a refusal to accept the report to evade responsibility, but rather prioritization of the child's safety.
Investigators will now accelerate the collection of evidence and conduct interviews with all involved parties to ensure justice for the victim.
