Irish Olympics chief Hickey remains in hospital

The head of the Olympics Council of Ireland, Pat Hickey, remains in hospital according to the International Olympic Committee.

Mr Hickey was arrested on Wednesday in Rio by police investigating claims Irish tickets were allegedly sold at an inflated price, and stood down from his position temporarily.

An IOC spokesman said: "The International Olympic Committee has been informed by the Olympic Council of Ireland that allegations have been made against its president Mr Patrick Hickey in relation to facilitating the selling of tickets above face value.

"The IOC respectfully takes note of the decision by Mr Hickey to step aside as president of the OCI and all other Olympic functions (IOC member in Ireland, EOC president, ANOC vice president) until this matter is fully resolved. Until then, the presumption of innocence prevails."