Rio 2016: Second boxer held over alleged sex assault

Jonas Junius was Namibia's flag-bearer during the opening ceremony on Friday
Jonas Junius was Namibia's flag-bearer during the opening ceremony on Friday

A Namibian boxer has been arrested by Brazilian police on suspicion of attempting to sexually assault a maid in the Rio de Janeiro Olympic village.

 

She alleged Jonas Junius, 22, had grabbed her and tried to kiss her. She also accused him of offering her money to have sex.

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