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The Premier League player, who was arrested on suspicion of rape, was reportedly taken into custody during a dramatic raid at his house on Monday morning. He was sleeping in his house when the police came in at 3 in the morning to take him into custody.
British news outlet The Telegraph first reported that a well-known international player in his late 20s was arrested in Barnet, north London. The player's club is aware of the situation, but he cannot be named due to legal reasons.
According to The Sun, six police cars arrived at the player's mansion while he was asleep at 3 a.m. to take him away. The woman, who is also in her 20s, reported the alleged attack and showed police photos of her bruising. The woman accused the player of assaulting her while they were in the Mediterranean last month.
The Premier League player was handcuffed and taken into custody before being questioned by detectives for around 15 hours. The player had already begun pre-season training and was going to be a part of the club's pre-season tour.
The Sun also reported that the woman spoke to the Met upon her return to the UK and made a full statement regarding her claims on Sunday, July 3.
The Telegraph has also reported that the man was further arrested on suspicion of two incidents of rape. These were alleged to have been committed in April and June of 2021 against a different woman in her 20s.
Premier League player's rape arrests sends shockwaves through club
The accused player's club also, belonging to the Premier League, cannot be legally named but players and managers alike are stunned at the series of events. An insider told The Sun:
“The allegations are of the utmost seriousness. Club bosses are stunned about this. The player was due to be on a pre-season tour. He will now not be travelling with the side."
“The law must be allowed to dictate what happens next. The player’s colleagues are absolutely dumbstruck about this. It is a hammer blow to the club, but the police must do their job.”
Scotland Yard last night told the news outlet:
“An allegation of rape of a woman in her 20s was reported to police. It was reported the alleged rape happened in June."
“A man was arrested at an address in London on suspicion of rape and taken into custody where he remains. Inquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.”
The player's club have been approached for comment, but have yet to officially reply.
