EPL footballer probed over rape claims after previously being arrested last year

A Premier League footballer was last week questioned by police following multiple allegations of sex offences.

The man, in his 30s, is under investigation for alleged rapes of two women and a sexual offence relating to a third woman.

Police first arrested him at an address in West London in July 2022 on suspicion of rape and he has continued to play for his club since. He attended a station last Thursday and was interviewed under caution.

A Met Police spokesperson said: ‘Met officers are investigating following a number of reports of alleged sexual offences between 2021 and 2023.

‘A man in his 30s was arrested in July 2022. He has since been interviewed by police on two further occasions while under caution.

‘The investigation remains ongoing and detectives are continuing with in-depth and detailed enquiries. Those who have come forward to police continue to receive support from Met officers.’

The man was arrested after a report of an alleged rape in June 2022 and, while in custody, further arrested on suspicion of two incidents of rape in April and June 2021.

No further action is being taken regarding the incident in June 2021 given relevant legislation had not yet come into effect at the time it is alleged to have occurred.

Police arrested the player again in February last year on suspicion of a sexual offence having taken place in West London in February 2022.