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Glasgow 2014: Weightlifter Francois Etoundi held over Welsh athlete assault | Glasgow 2014: Weightlifter Francois Etoundi held over Welsh athlete assault |
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An Australian weightlifter who won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games has been held by police following an assault on a Welsh athlete. | |
Francois Etoundi, 29, is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff court. | Francois Etoundi, 29, is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff court. |
The alleged assault on the unnamed athlete is said to have taken place at the athletes' village in Glasgow at about 06:00 on Wednesday. | |
A Team Wales spokesman said: "We're aware of an incident that occurred involving a member of Team Wales." | A Team Wales spokesman said: "We're aware of an incident that occurred involving a member of Team Wales." |
He added: "We're currently working with Police Scotland to assist them with their inquiries. | He added: "We're currently working with Police Scotland to assist them with their inquiries. |
"Whilst the facts around the matter are being established it would be wrong for us to comment any further." | "Whilst the facts around the matter are being established it would be wrong for us to comment any further." |
Etoundi won a bronze medal in the weightlifting 77kg category. |