Teen pluges to death to escape 'rapists'

In a desperate attempt to flee from 'rapists', an Egyptian teenager plunged to her death from the fifth floor balcony.

'Masrawy' website said Zainab M, a 17-year-old secondary school student and resident of Al Waily, was lured by 32-year-old Mustafa, a sales representative to go along with him to his house. However, there were two other men (30-year-old Mohammed and 21-year-old Islam) waiting at his place.

The duo tried sexually assaulting her when she escaped and jumped from the balcony of their apartment.

The police arrested the accused and they confessed to the crime. They have been referred to Public Prosecution.

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