Paris Olympics 2024: Egyptian wrestler arrested on assault charges

An Egyptian Olympic wrestler has been arrested on sexual assault charges after allegedly groping a woman at a Paris cafe, prosecutors say.

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A 26-year-old athlete was detained after allegedly groping a woman in Paris. (AP PHOTO)
A 26-year-old athlete was detained after allegedly groping a woman in Paris. (AP PHOTO) Credit: AAP

An Egyptian Olympic wrestler has arrested in Paris on sexual assault charges, French prosecutors say.

A 26-year-old athlete was detained early on Friday after allegedly groping a woman from behind outside a Paris cafe, according to a statement from the Paris prosecutor’s office.

The office did not name the wrestler but said he was born in Egypt and was in Paris to compete in the Olympics.

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The Egyptian wrestling federation did not immediately reply to a request for comment.

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