British woman ‘raped at knifepoint in broad daylight’ metres from Team GB home during Paris Olympics

A British woman was allegedly raped at knifepoint in broad daylight just metres from the British team house during the Paris Olympics.

According to reports, the victim was brutally attacked while on her way to her hotel.

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She was walking along a forest path in the Bois de Boulogne public park at around 3pm when a man called out to her – pretending to be injured.

He allegedly grabbed her and pulled her into the bushes, where he sexually abused her for about 10 minutes.

The woman managed to escape when the alleged attacker let go of her.

She ran to Team GB’s house to get help, where emergency services were called.

She was taken to hospital, where her stab wounds were stitched and her broken wrist was treated.

A source near the research said: “There was a row of bushes and a small opening in one section.

“The man pretended to be injured and called her over. He raised his arm to show her an injury that wasn’t there.

“She came closer to see if she could help and he pulled her towards him. She escaped by fighting. As soon as his grip loosened, she ran away.”

The source said the impact of the rape had been “catastrophic” for the victim, who The Sun is not naming.

Since London 2012, Team GB has operated a venue in each host city, which acts as a private base for the athletes, allowing them to meet family and friends after the competition and celebrate.

This year, Team GB House was based at the Pavillon d’Armenonville event venue in the 16th arrondissement.

In Paris 2024, the House will be opened to the general public in the evening for the first time. Tickets for a visit start at £150.

Guests of the former 18th century hunting lodge were treated to gourmet food, luxury balconies overlooking the 2,300 square metre gardens, live events on big screens and visits from sporting legends including Sir Steve Redgrave, Sir Chris Hoy, Rebecca Adlington OBE and Laura Kenny.

The Princess Royal, Honorary President of the British Olympic Association, also visited the venue, which was open every day between the opening ceremony on 26 July and the closing ceremony on 11 August.

The British Olympic Association declined to comment.