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The Latest: Police say Moroccan boxer accused of assault

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

11 a.m.

Brazilian police say they have jailed a Moroccan Olympic boxer on allegations he sexually assaulted two Brazilian women.

In a statement, police say they arrested boxer Hassan Saada Friday for possible assaults on two Brazilian women who worked as waitresses in the Olympic Village.

According to the statement, the attacks happened on Wednesday. No other details were given.

Police say Saada will be jailed for a period of 15 days while they conduct a rape investigation.