Jakarta –
The authority French have detained two men suspected of involvement in the alleged gang rape of a Mexican tourist in the Champ de Mars park, located at the foot of Eiffel Tower in central Paris, prosecutors said on Friday.
The men were taken into custody Thursday in an ongoing investigation into the alleged rape of the woman, Paris prosecutors said.
The Le Parisien daily, which first reported the incident, said the 27-year-old woman was attacked by five men, meaning three suspects are still at large. This has not been confirmed by prosecutors.
The Champ de Mars is a large park stretching from the Eiffel Tower that is very popular with tourists and locals alike.
It will be the main site during the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris when beach volleyball is held at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and judo and wrestling at the Arena while the Champ de Mars is at the other end of the park.
Unlike most Parisian parks which close at night, the Champ de Mars is accessible around the clock.
The reported rape reignited pressure on Paris Socialist Mayor Anne Hidalgo to close the park at night for safety reasons.
“How many sexual assaults and rapes did Anne Hidalgo expect to happen before she agreed to close the Champ de Mars for the night to keep Parisians and tourists safe?” said Rachida Dati mayor of the right wing of Paris’ 7th district where the park is located.
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2023-07-28 21:16:16
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