CCTV footage shows Australian woman seeking help after being raped by five ‘African men’ just days before the 2024 Olympics

A few days before the start of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, a shocking incident occurred in the French capital: on Saturday, July 20, an Australian woman was allegedly raped by five men in “African” dress.

The incident raised doubts about the security measures in place for athletes and visitors at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The shocking incident came to light after the victim reported the crime to local authorities, who immediately launched an investigation into the case.

An alleged gang rape by five African men occurred around 5am on Saturday morning in the Paris nightlife district of Pigalle. According to local media, an Australian woman picked up a refugee in a kebab shop and had her dress partially ripped off her body.

During the shocking incident, CCTV footage went viral on social media, showing a distraught woman entering the kebab shop seeking help after allegedly being raped by five men. The footage also showed one of the attackers entering the kebab shop and patting her while the victim sought help.

Customers immediately intervened and punched him in the face after a victim identified him as one of the attackers.

Published on: Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 08:44 IST