Moroccan boxer arrested at Olympic village on suspicion of attempted rape

The light-heavyweight boxer was due to begin his campaign in Rio over the weekend.

Moroccan boxer Hassan Saada has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to rape two maids working at the Olympic Village.

Saada, a light-heavyweight boxer who was due to begin his campaign in Rio over the weekend, was detained just hours before the Olympic opening ceremony following the alleged incident which occurred two days ago.