Two members of Nine’s Olympics broadcast team were attacked during an attempted robbery on the outskirts of Paris on Monday.
The pair were walking to their accommodation in the municipality of Le Bourget, north-east of Paris, when a group of people attempted to snatch one of their backpacks late on Monday afternoon, Paris time.
Sydney Morning Herald reports the tech workers were allegedly assaulted in the scuffle that ensued but managed to pull themselves to safety.
The incident is the second violent attack against Australians in 48 hours after a woman was allegedly gang-raped in a popular Parisian nightlife district in the early hours of Sunday morning, Paris time.
Security advisers for the Australian Olympic Committee have advised Australian athletes against travelling alone and wearing their Olympic uniforms while out in Paris.
The alleged attack has been reported to the police.
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