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Australian cruise worker raped on board

An Australian woman working for a Carnival cruise ship has been raped in the cabin of a ship docked in Puerto Rico, police say.

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A Carnival cruise ship worker has been detained in Puerto Rico amid accusations he raped an Australian woman on board.

Police on Saturday said the alleged rape occurred in one of the cabins of the Carnival Liberty ship that is docked in San Juan.

The unidentified man has not been charged.

Carnival spokeswoman Jennifer De La Cruz said the woman is a cruise ship employee from Australia. Puerto Rico police had previously identified her as a tourist.

No further details were immediately provided.


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