A boxer in Rio to compete in the Olympics has been arrested for an alleged sexual assault..

Brazilian police have arrested a 22-year-old Namibian boxer on suspicion of attempting to sexually assault a room maid at the Olympic Village, a police statement confirmed.

Jonas Junius, who is competing in the light welter division,
allegedly grabbed the maid and tried to kiss her.

He is also suspected of offering the victim money to sleep with him.

The maid reported the incident to the police.

Junius was scheduled to fight France’s Hassan Amzile in the men’s light welter round on Thursday, but he is expected to be transferred to Rio’s Bangu prison.

Last week another boxer, Morocco’s Hassan Saada, was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting two room maids at the Olympic Village..

It’s alleged Saada assaulted two housekeepers in the Olympic Village on Wednesday. He was jailed for 15 days while police investigate the claims.