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Jordanian Paralympic squad trio charged over sex assault claim | Jordanian Paralympic squad trio charged over sex assault claim |
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Three men from the Jordanian Paralympic squad have been charged following allegations of sexual assault in County Antrim. | Three men from the Jordanian Paralympic squad have been charged following allegations of sexual assault in County Antrim. |
The Jordanian Paralympic squad is one of several foreign teams using the Antrim Forum's training facilities. | The Jordanian Paralympic squad is one of several foreign teams using the Antrim Forum's training facilities. |
The alleged assault took place at Antrim Forum which is managed by Antrim Borough Council. | The alleged assault took place at Antrim Forum which is managed by Antrim Borough Council. |
The three men, aged 36, 35 and 23 are expected to appear before Coleraine Magistrates Court on Wednesday. | The three men, aged 36, 35 and 23 are expected to appear before Coleraine Magistrates Court on Wednesday. |
The 23-year-old-man has been charged with two counts of sexual activity with a child, one count of sexual assault against a woman and voyeurism. | The 23-year-old-man has been charged with two counts of sexual activity with a child, one count of sexual assault against a woman and voyeurism. |
The 35-year-old man has been charged with two counts of causing sexual activity with a child. | The 35-year-old man has been charged with two counts of causing sexual activity with a child. |
The 36-year-old man has been charged with one count of sexual assault against a woman. | The 36-year-old man has been charged with one count of sexual assault against a woman. |
The BBC understands Northern Ireland Sports Minister Caral Ni Chuilin called an emergency meeting with Sport NI and PR specialists. | |
Antrim Forum is one of Northern Ireland's largest multi-purpose training and leisure centres. | Antrim Forum is one of Northern Ireland's largest multi-purpose training and leisure centres. |
Earlier, 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." | Earlier, 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." |
A spokesperson for the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure said: "The PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland) are currently leading an active investigation and therefore we cannot comment further." | A spokesperson for the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure said: "The PSNI (Police Service of Northern Ireland) are currently leading an active investigation and therefore we cannot comment further." |
The Jordanian squad is due to leave Northern Ireland on Wednesday for the start of the games in London on 29 August. | The Jordanian squad is due to leave Northern Ireland on Wednesday for the start of the games in London on 29 August. |