Paralympics legend John Twomey warns spectators of Rio dangers

Irish Paralympics legend John Twomey has issued a stark warning ahead of the Paralympic and Olympic Games as gun battles broke out on the streets of Rio de Janeiro last night.

Paralympics legend John Twomey warns spectators of Rio dangers

The veteran sailor, who is competing in a pre-Games regatta in Rio before his 11th Paralympics in August, spoke out after the latest in a series of violent incidents affecting paralympic sailors based in Rio.

“I am not being sensationalist about this. There is real, live danger on the streets here. I would urge people who are considering coming out here as spectators to be super cautious, and to be aware of the problems,” said Mr Twomey.

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