France rugby players have been questioned by police after a report of sexual assault in Edinburgh city centre following the national team’s game against Scotland.
Officers said their inquiries had established that no crimes were committed. It is understood members of the team were taken off a chartered Jet2 flight to Paris scheduled to leave Edinburgh airport at 11am on Monday.
The plane’s departure was delayed until about 1pm, when it took off with all of the team reported to be on board.
The report of sexual assault came in the early hours of Monday after Scotland beat the French team 32-26 in a Six Nations match at Murrayfield on Sunday.
In a statement on Monday morning, the French rugby federation said: “The FFR confirms that some players are being questioned by the Scottish authorities. We are waiting for more information.”
La FFR confirme que certains joueurs sont entendus par les autorités Écossaises. Nous sommes en attente de plus d'informations.
— FF Rugby (@FFRugby) February 12, 2018
It was earlier reported that police were investigating a fight that broke out in a bar between the French players and Scotland fans.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Following an initial report of sexual assault in Edinburgh city centre during the early hours of Monday 12 February, police conducted various lines of inquiry, including speaking to a number of potential witnesses.”
