EXCLUSIVE: British Olympic cyclist arrested on suspicion of rape and indecent assault… with the ex-rider who has labored with the game’s largest names bailed whereas an investigation into the allegations are carried out
- A British Olympic cyclist was arrested on suspicion of rape and indecent assaultÂ
- The ex-rider held a outstanding place in biking following their retirementÂ
- They have additionally labored with some of the most important names within the sport
- Police say the person has been bailed whereas an investigation into allegations are ongoing
A British Olympic cyclist has been arrested on suspicion of rape and indecent assault.
The ex-rider has held a outstanding place in skilled biking after his retirement from racing. He has labored with some of the most important names in Britain’s most profitable Olympic sport.Â
The Mail on Sunday is conscious of the suspect’s id however can’t reveal it for authorized causes. Police mentioned that the person had been bailed whereas an investigation into the allegations was ongoing.
A British Olympic cyclist has been arrested on suspicion of rape and indecent assault
British biking has loved a golden interval because the introduction of National Lottery funding dramatically elevated the game’s assets within the late Nineties.
Riders akin to Victoria Pendleton and Laura Kenny have gained a number of Olympic golds on the observe over the previous 20 years.
Team Sky, now referred to as Team Ineos, has emulated that success on the highway beneath Sir Dave Brailsford’s management, profitable seven Tours de France.
However, the ruling physique British Cycling is rising from a turbulent interval. Its chief govt Brian Facer stepped down in October, three weeks after a brand new partnership with Shell UK was criticised by environmental teams.
Police mentioned the person has been bailed whereas an investigation into the allegations are carried outÂ
The ruling physique misplaced its title sponsor HSBC when the financial institution pulled the plug on its deal in December 2021, 4 years sooner than deliberate.
Meanwhile, the organisation needed to admit it was a mistake to suggest that folks didn’t trip their bikes throughout the Queen’s funeral.
A British Cycling spokesperson mentioned: ‘Abuse of any kind has no place in sport. We urge anybody with concerns about non-recent or current abuse to report them either directly to the British Cycling safeguarding team by emailing [email protected], or through the NSPCC’s free and impartial helpline by calling 0800 614 458
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