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JUST IN: Premier League Footballer In Trouble Over Rape And False Imprisonment
A Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment and rape.
Sportsmail is aware of the player’s identity but is unable to reveal it for legal reasons.
The incident is alleged to have taken place at his home last month.
The player was arrested there on Wednesday morning before being released as the police investigation continues.
Police issued a statement to Sportsmail confirming the age of the suspect.
It said officers had executed a warrant at the address and arrested a man ‘on suspicion of r3pe and false imprisonment’.
The statement added: ‘He has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.’
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The footballer and a woman who was present at the property when police arrested him were also fined by officers for breaking Covid-19 regulations.
The footballer and a woman who was present at the property when police arrested him were also fined by officers for breaking Covid-19 regulations.
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