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 group took on Fiji within the metropolis a day later, prosecutors mentioned.
The 37-year-old lady then gave proof at her rented condominium 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 assessments 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 lady was on Rue Rouselle within the in style 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 lady was “found in the street by a group of Welsh supporters”, who have been additionally within the city to observe their opening recreation in opposition to Fiji, Independent.ie studies.
She was taken to hospital in Bordeaux and has been referred to a sufferer help 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 at the moment are in search of three males.
– With AFP
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