British athletics coach Leon Baptiste, 41, has been jailed for 10 months in Morocco for sexually assaulting a child, according to reports.
Former Gold Medalist Sentenced
Baptiste, a former gold medalist, had been reported missing by media outlets after he disappeared without explanation nearly four months ago. He had reportedly travelled to Morocco with friends.
Prior to his disappearance, he was coaching a number of top British track athletes in the lead-up to this summer's Commonwealth Games and European Championships.
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Details of the Sentence
Baptiste is currently serving a 10-month sentence in Morocco. The case has emerged as a breaking news story, with ongoing updates from reporters.
