Another said, “How dare he be so arrogant in our land.”
In the video, the shaven-headed man in a white top and blue tracksuit bottoms
is seen being pulled off the woman, who is lying in a flower bed by the road
with her yellow dress up around her waist and screaming that she does not
know the man. As the man walks away, he is stopped and punches one man in an
attempt to escape. He is then set upon by a number of Chinese men who kick
and punch him and can later be seen lying in the middle of the road and not
moving.
According to one witness, the victim told the police that the man followed her
from the Xuanwumen metro station after asking her what the time was. He then
threw her into the flower bed and began touching her, while she screamed for
help.
Beijing police said the man was “drunk” and was taken to the Xuanwu
Hospital for treatment for the injuries he suffered during the beating he
received.
People convicted of rape in China can face the death penalty, although a
prison sentence of 10-20 years is a more common punishment.
Attempted rape carries a sentence of between three and 10 years.
Beijing police would not comment further on the case, while the British
embassy said they had received no requests for help.
“We are aware of the case, but we haven’t been approached for consular
assistance,” said an embassy spokesman.
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