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Jordanian Paralympic squad arrests over assault claim
Published: 21st Aug 2012 15:44:21
Three people associated with the Jordanian Paralympic squad have been arrested following allegations of indecent assault in County Antrim.
The Jordanian Paralympic squad is one of several foreign teams using the Antrim Forum's training facilities.
The alleged assault victim is a member of the Antrim Forum staff employed by Antrim Borough Council.
The BBC understands Sports Minister Caral Ni Chuilin called an emergency meeting with Sport NI and a PR company.
Antrim Forum is one of Northern Ireland's largest multi-purpose training and leisure centres.
In a statement Antrim Council said: "We are aware of the allegations. This is a police matter and PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland) are undertaking a full investigation."
Police have have confirmed that they arrested three men, aged 36, 35 and 23, on Monday, in relation to allegations of an indecent assault in the Antrim area.
A spokesperson for the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure said: "The PSNI are currently leading an active investigation and therefore we cannot comment further."
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BBC News, 2012. Jordanian Paralympic squad arrests over assault claim. [Online] (Updated 21 Aug 2012)Available at: http://www.ukwirednews.com/news.php/1447382-Jordanian-Paralympic-squad-arrests-over-assault-claim [Accessed 26th May 2013]
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