Former Olympic boxing gold medallist Somrak Kamsing has denied charges of sexual assault, filed against him by a 17-year-old girl in the north-eastern province of Khon Kaen.

Boxer arrested for rape of girl, 12, at temple fair

The allegations were reported to Mueang district police on Monday by the girl, who claimed that she met with Somrak at a night entertainment venue on Sunday night and was then lured to a hotel, where he sexually assaulted her, according to a Facebook post by well-known TV talk-show host Sorayuth Suthassanachinda.

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By Thai PBS World