Rio police arrest Moroccan Olympic boxer for sexual assault

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) – A Moroccan Olympic boxer was arrested on charges he sexually assaulted two women in the Olympic Village, Rio de Janeiro police said yesterday. Hassan Saada, a 22-year-old competing in the 81 kilogram category, was arrested yesterday morning on allegations that he assaulted two maids who worked at the Village.

The alleged incident took place on Wednesday, authorities said.

Police did not provide further details.