Boxer arrested in Rio after alleged sexual assault

  • 06/08/2016
Boxing (Photosport file)
Boxing (Photosport file)

A Moroccan boxer has been arrested by Brazilian police over allegations of sexual assault at the Olympic village.

According to BBC.com, Hassan Saada has been held by police on reports he preyed on two female cleaners.

The 22-year-old lightweight fighter was scheduled to compete on Saturday.

Reports out of Brazil quoted police as saying the boxer had pushed one of the maids against a wall, pressing her with his thighs, and tried to kiss her.

He is accused of squeezing the breast of the second maid and making obscene hand gestures to her.

There has been no immediate comment from Saada or Moroccan Olympic officials.

Newshub.