Man, 56, denies drugging and sexually assaulting girl, 9, he ‘kidnapped from Harrods’
A MAN has denied drugging and sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl he allegedly kidnapped from outside Harrods.
The youngster was missing for three hours before police swooped to arrest Robert Prussak.
He appeared at Isleworth Crown Court today charged with a string of offences.
Prussak, who spoke with an American accent, denied kidnap and three counts of sexual assault.
The 56-year-old also pleaded not guilty to administering a substance, namely the antihistamine Benadryl, with the intention of stupefying or overpowering to enable sexual activity.
Prussak was remanded into custody ahead of a six day trial on October 21.
CCTV images previously seen by The Sun showed the girl walking with a man on April 22 outside the famous Knightsbridge store.
Police found her three hours later in the company of Prussak, who was allegedly identified by the footage.
A Harrods spokesperson said: “We supported the Metropolitan police with an incident outside Harrods that has now thankfully been resolved.
“We cannot comment any further on the details as it is a police matter, but are thankful the Met Police’s swift actions led to this safe resolution.”