A former England international, who played in the Premier League, has reportedly been detained on suspicion of attempted rape.
The suspect, who is claimed to have represented the Three Lions in the 2010s, was held when passing through Stansted Airport following an allegation from an ex-partner that is currently being probed by the appropriate authorities.
Police have reported that the player in question has been bailed pending more investigations. He was arrested at Stansted and taken into custody by security. Border Forces stepped in at passport control.
According to The Sun, police were looking for the former Premier League player due to a “non-recent allegation of attempted rape reported by a former partner.” He was prevented from boarding a flight with a low-cost airline on November 30.
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A source told The Sun, with efforts being made to avoid causing a scene in a very public place: “He was walking through passport control when he was discreetly pulled aside by Border Force. There was clearly an issue and he was led away.”
After being brought to a nearby police station to await the arrival of his attorney, the former England international will have been detained.
Fingerprints, a DNA sample and mugshots have been taken – as is typical procedure in a case of this nature.
It is alleged that the suspect was held in custody for “several hours” before being granted release on bail as investigation proceed.
Since the player at the center of the investigation is reported to have “attended recent public events,” it is unclear why he was only recently caught while traveling through an airport.
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