Teen Girl Assaulted in Novosibirsk Mall After Online Joke Dispute

A 14-year-old girl in Novosibirsk was attacked by a group of teenagers inside a shopping centre. The incident began after a dispute over a joke in an online chat. Authorities are now investigating the assault. The victim initially kept the attack hidden from her family. She claimed her injuries came from falling off a scooter. Days later, she confessed to her relatives that she had been assaulted in the mall.

After experiencing severe dizziness, she sought medical help and was diagnosed with a concussion. Her older sister later revealed that the girl is now receiving psychological counselling to cope with the trauma. The family has since filed an official report with the police. Law enforcement continues to examine the circumstances of the attack. The victim’s injuries and her account of the incident form part of the ongoing investigation. No further details have been released at this stage.