Mar 11 • 11:06 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina La Nacion (ES)

Sexual assault on the street: she was riding a bicycle and a motorist groped her

A woman was groped by a motorist while riding her bicycle in Morón, Argentina, leading to a police investigation.

In Morón, Buenos Aires, a 31-year-old woman was the victim of a sexual assault while she was riding her bicycle on March 5. An unknown motorist approached her and reached out of the vehicle to grope her buttocks as he drove alongside her. The incident left her in shock, and she expressed her outrage to bystanders after the assault.

The event was relatively low-profile until a security camera captured the incident, leading to it going viral and capturing the public's attention recently. Following the dissemination of the footage, local authorities are actively searching for the perpetrator, as the incident underscores the ongoing issue of sexual harassment and violence against women in public spaces.

This horrifying event has prompted discussions about women's safety in Argentina, especially in urban areas where such incidents occur frequently. Advocates are calling for stricter measures to prevent such acts and ensure that victims receive the support they need

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