Former professional cyclist Erwann Menthéour has been taken into custody as part of an investigation opened following a complaint of alleged sexual assault. The investigation concerns acts that were reportedly committed against his daughter when she was a minor.
An investigation has been opened following a complaint.
The investigation has been entrusted to specialized services to verify the accusations against the former cyclist. The investigation aims to gather various testimonies, examine available physical evidence, and determine whether the alleged facts are likely to lead to prosecution.
A well-known figure in French cycling
A professional cyclist in the 1990s, Erwann Menthéour made a name for himself in the peloton before retiring. He then transitioned into sports coaching, nutrition, and writing, developing a significant media presence. His name was also associated with his outspokenness on doping in cycling, after he himself admitted to using it during his career.
Following the period of police custody, the public prosecutor's office will decide on the next steps in the case. Several options are possible, ranging from dismissal of the case to the initiation of legal proceedings if the evidence gathered is deemed sufficient.
