Two teenage footballers have been arrested in a police raid exterior a Premier League stadium late at night time on Monday. Each footballers are aged 19 and have been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.
In accordance with sources, one footballer was let go after a short questioning whereas the opposite spent an evening within the cell. The opposite footballers have been then arrested the next day.
Whereas the primary footballer was arrested on suspicion of rape, the opposite was arrested on suspicion of assault.
Police sources mentioned that the alleged incident passed off on Friday night time. At present, each the gamers are out on bail, and the authorities are initiating the investigation into the case.
Talking to the media, a police spokesperson mentioned, “Officers have arrested two males following a report of a rape. A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape. A second 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape.”
The membership has additionally mentioned it has began an official inquiry into the matter. Any actions on the gamers from the membership’s aspect will solely be taken after this inquiry is concluded.
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The authorities additional added that the sufferer has contacted them and is able to take part within the investigation.
The incident is the newest in a string of sexual assault instances that has plagued the English league.
Probably the most notorious was that of Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood who was suspended for the rape and assault of his ex-girlfriend. Greenwood was outed when his ex-girlfriend posted tales on her Instagram displaying indicators of abuse on her physique, together with distressing audio of Greenwood coercing her.
After a nine-month-long investigation by the Larger Manchester Police, all expenses have been dropped in opposition to Greenwood. The spokesperson for the police mentioned, “”On this case, a mix of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new materials that got here to gentle meant there was not a sensible prospect of conviction. In these circumstances, we’re below an obligation to cease the case””.
Greenwood is at the moment taking part in for Getafe within the La Liga.
