French prosecutors have opened an investigation after an Irish rugby supporter mentioned she was raped in Bordeaux firstly of the World Cup hosted by France.
The incident occurred late on Saturday within the wake of Ireland’s victory over Romania within the southwestern metropolis, with the sufferer discovered by a bunch of followers from Wales, whose workforce took on Fiji within the metropolis a day later, prosecutors mentioned.
The 37-year-old girl then gave proof at her rented condo to Irish police who’ve been specifically deployed within the metropolis for the World Cup.
According to the sufferer’s statements, she was sexually assaulted “by several perpetrators”, who then fled.
Forensic checks are ongoing and pictures from the world’s video safety cameras are additionally being studied with the intention to discover the attackers, prosecutors mentioned on Monday.
The girl was on Rue Rouselle within the well-liked Saint-Pierre district, and near her lodging, when the alleged assault occurred.
Le Parisien reported that “three individuals seized her and took her to Rue du Puits Descazaux” which isn’t distant. She was then allegedly raped.
Afterwards the distressed girl was “found in the street by a group of Welsh supporters”, who had been additionally within the city to observe their opening recreation towards Fiji, Independent.ie stories.
She was taken to hospital in Bordeaux and has been referred to a sufferer assist affiliation.
A Garda spokesperson mentioned: “Members of An Garda Síochána currently deployed in France for the duration of the Rugby World Cup tournament to assist Irish people visiting France are liaising with local authorities in relation to an alleged incident.
“The investigation is a matter for French police. An Garda Síochána has no further comment at this time.”
Police are actually looking for three males.
– With AFP
Source: www.news.com.au
