Teen girl assaulted in Novosibirsk mall after online joke turns violent
A 14-year-old girl in Novosibirsk was attacked by a group of teenagers in a local shopping centre. The incident reportedly began over a joke made in an online chat. Police are now examining the details of the assault. The victim initially kept the attack a secret from her family. She claimed her injuries came from falling off a scooter. Only after visiting a doctor did she admit to being assaulted in the mall.
The girl later suffered severe dizziness and was diagnosed with a concussion. Her older sister revealed that she is struggling with the trauma and now receiving psychological support. Meanwhile, the family has officially reported the incident to the police.
According to local media KP-Novosibirsk, the confrontation started because of a joke exchanged in a chat. Authorities are still piecing together how the argument escalated into a physical attack. The investigation into the assault remains ongoing. Police are reviewing evidence to determine the exact sequence of events. The victim continues to recover while her family seeks justice for the attack.
