World News / 24 July 2024
Aussies attacked in Paris
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Two violent attacks against Australians are alleged to have happened in Paris just days ahead of the Olympics Opening Ceremony. A 25yo woman is in the care of the Australian Consulate after she was allegedly gang-raped by 5 men in the early hours of Saturday morning. And 2 members of Nine’s Olympic broadcast team claim they were attacked in an attempted robbery on Monday. Reports say the Aussie Olympic team has been warned not to travel alone or wear their uniforms outside the Athletes’ Village for safety. The Australian chef de mission Anna Meares said the young tourist’s alleged assault “sounds horrific” but she said no team members had been threatened. “Obviously, our hearts go out to the woman involved, and we hope she’s been cared for and supported in the trauma that she’s experienced.” The Department of Foreign Affairs is working with French police to investigate the incident.
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