Missing British gold medal-winning sprinter is found in Moroccan prison after 'sexually assaulting a minor'
Leon Baptiste, 41, was thought to be missing as of yesterday after going on a trip to Morocco two months ago. It has since emerged that he has been imprisoned in the north African country.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Aug 19, 2026, 8:03 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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