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We told them what had happened, from his refusal to give up his seat to the retired woman until he grabbed my sleeve. I also showed them the video on my phone, which showed how he would spread his legs next to women but instantly close them when a man sat down next to him.
The recording didn’t capture the precise moment he grabbed my arm, but both women confirmed what happened. Staff recorded the necessary information to review the footage from the station and train cameras, in accordance with procedures.
When the police arrived, the man again tried to downplay the situation.
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“I just touched her sleeve a little. That’s all! I didn’t hit her. Are you calling the police for that?”
One of the officers looked at him seriously.
“The fact that you didn’t hit her doesn’t mean you have the right to prevent her from leaving. We will investigate the circumstances and take the measures provided by law.”
