EPL star was arrested on suspicion of rape in a dramatic 3am swoop by cops.
The ace, in his 20s, was asleep when six police cars arrived at his mansion.
A woman, also in her 20s, reported the alleged attack and showed police photos of “bruising”.
Police swooped to arrest a top footballer after a woman accused him of raping her during a holiday in the Med.
The international star — one of the best players at his Premier League side — was handcuffed and taken into custody yesterday.
He was held on suspicion of rape after six police cars arrived at his multi-million-pound gated mansion at 3am, while he was asleep.
The well-known player — in his late 20s — spent at least 15 hours being quizzed by detectives.
The ace — still in custody last night — had already begun training and was due to fly out on a pre-season tour with his club.
A woman in her 20s has claimed that she was raped during a sunshine break last month.
The alleged victim had fled the five-star resort and flown home to her friends and family.
She spoke to police on her return to the UK — and on Sunday evening she attended a police station and made a full statement in support of her claims.
She showed detectives photos that she claimed highlighted bruising on her body after the alleged attack. Just hours after she finished her statement, a huge police presence was seen at the star's home.
The player was set to appear at the World Cup in Qatar later this year. Stunned footballers were last night sharing news as word of the rape claim swept Premier League stars' WhatsApp groups.
“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.”
Last night the arrested star's club was approached for comment.
Voeaikruy
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who asked you to notify us if u don't want to mention his name,gerrout
Tishey20
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we already know it's not a black player......cause if it's a black player his name will be written in Capital letters
fizzbizzie
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These ladies and their lawyers have made this a lucrative business... Stars should be careful when they go out with these gold diggers
SINGAM23
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football fans waiting to know the footballer's identity.... 😔
Yueiklno
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l hope its not Grealish
Vicacnpyz
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The player is Mendy (Chelsea Keeper)
Fobbdituy
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The player is Mendy (Chelsea Keeper)
nah obviously he is a white guy that is why he is still anonymous hhhhh
xanta
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hope this happens to someone you love, we will see if you're goona say the same thing
just shut up... he's saying the truth. They are gold diggers
saucyfresh
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The player is Mendy (Chelsea Keeper)
Am sure it's not black...cos if the person is black. ...social media won't rest
seeacdersu
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who asked you to notify us if u don't want to mention his name,gerrout
""" cc a,because its a white person that's why they didn't mention the name
Jbeast27
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The player is Mendy (Chelsea Keeper)
Stop spreading false info. I know this is meant to be some sort of joke cause that’s happened to city and Madrid mendy’s but use your brain.
anayo26
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The player is Mendy (Chelsea Keeper)
mendy is 30 and doesn't have a mansion in London
Eazycutz1
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who asked you to notify us if u don't want to mention his name,gerrout
I won’t be surprised if it’s Grealish 🚶🏾🚶🏾🚶🏾🚶🏾