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.

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.