As Brazilian officials crack down on the four US swimmers allegedly robbed at gunpoint, The Daily Mail reports, a Team GB athlete has also been robbed at gunpoint in Rio while on a night out. The unnamed athlete is in shock but was uninjured after a similar m.o. is being reported of a taxi-based confrontation. British Team officials have warned they are considering imposing a curfew on athletes, banning partying in the city 'after dark', warnings that "Rio is NOT a safe environment, and the level of crime has spiked in the last few days."
As The Daily Mail details, The incident, which happened in the early hours of Tuesday morning, has led to a warning that it is 'not worth the risk' to leave the athletes village, or wander around in their Team GB branded kit.
The athlete, who has not yet been named, is believed to be in shock but was uninjured after being robbed by the gunman.
Details of the attack are still emerging but it is likely the robber held up the star in a taxi or as they entered the Olympic village.
A British Olympic Association spokesperson said:
'We can confirm there has been an incident of theft involving a Team GB athlete returning to their accommodation. All members of our delegation, including the individual concerned, are accounted for, and are safe and well'.
As a Team GB member was threatened athletes and staff were warned to stay in the Olympic Village – or ensure they do not wear team clothing in Rio.
Our biggest Olympic stars, including Mo Farah, Laura Trott and Sir Bradley Wiggins, who enjoyed a night out in the city on Sunday, have received the official warning.
It included the warning that if there are any more robberies a ban on leaving the Olympic Village 'after dark' could be introduced. The email said:
'Avoid leaving the village after dark in anything other than British Olympic Association/Local Organising Committee/UK Athletics transport – taxis cannot be considered safe late at night.
'If you are planning on going out after dark and have no way of returning other than via taxi, do not go out.
'You MUST inform a member of team management if you are leaving the village and planning on staying out overnight – please do this BEFORE you leave.
'Rio is NOT a safe environment, and the level of crime has spiked in the last few days.
'Think very carefully about whether it is worth the risk of leaving the village to celebrate after you have finished competing – BOA/UKA staff cannot guarantee your safety when away from the village/British School/British House.
'Our strong advice is that it is simply not worth the risk given the current climate in Rio.'
Other countries have banned athletes from leaving and Team GB's email said: 'If further safety/security issues arise it is likely that an outright ban on leaving the village after dark will be introduced'.
We have one piece of advice to the athlete whowas robbed – grab your passort and get out of Rio now.
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