-Incident Details: The Paris police are investigating the alleged gang rape of a 25-year-old Australian woman who was visiting Paris ahead of the Olympics ¹ ². The woman reported the incident after seeking refuge in a restaurant in northern Paris, where she was attended to by emergency services ¹.
- Investigation: The Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the alleged attack and will inspect CCTV in the area. The Alliance Paris Police Union has stated that investigators will do everything to quickly identify the individuals and bring them to justice.
- Security Measures: The incident has raised concerns about security ahead of the Olympics, which commence on Friday with an opening ceremony ². Approximately 45,000 police officers have been drafted in from 43 countries, and 18,000 soldiers have also been deployed.
- Warning to Australian Athletes: Australia's Olympians have been advised not to wear their uniforms outside the athletes' village as police continue to investigate the incident. They have also been told not to go out alone and to wear plain clothes instead of team uniforms.
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