UK ex-Commonwealth champion Baptiste found jailed in Morocco

Former Commonwealth Games 200m champion Leon Baptiste has been found jailed in Morocco after being convicted of sexually assaulting a minor, according to Moroccan justice officials. The 41-year-old British sprinter had been working as a consultant sprint coach for UK Athletics when he went missing, leaving his athletes and the organization unsure of his whereabouts.

Moroccan authorities confirmed Baptiste's detention in Marrakech, stating he is serving a 10-month sentence at Al-Oudaya prison following a court ruling. UK Athletics and UK consular services have confirmed their support for Baptiste, who resigned from his coaching role due to unspecified health concerns.