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.
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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.”
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