Two Premier League footballers arrested on suspicion of rape

Police have reportedly arrested two Premier League players on suspicion of rape.

The Sun report that the two unnamed players, who are from the same club, were arrested last weekend.

One player, who is aged 19, is said to have been spoken to by police on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape.

The Sun’s report adds that following a brief interview, he was allowed to leave the club’s stadium before a formal arrest was made.

He then spent the night in a police cell and detectives then questioned him under caution.

The player’s teammate, who is the same age, was also arrested the next day and questioned on suspicion of rape.

Police confirmed on Monday night that both players have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

The alleged rape is said to have occurred on Friday night, and the alleged victim contacted the police hours later and filed a formal complaint.

“Officers have arrested two men following a report of a rape,” a police spokesperson told The Sun.

“A 19 year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape.

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“A second 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape. Both men have since been released on police bail.”

As well as this, a club spokesman said: “As the matter is now in the hands of the police, the football club will not be making further comment at this stage.”

It is unclear if the two players have been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation.