Premier League club suspends two players following arrests over alleged rape
Two footballers have been suspended by their Premier League club after being arrested on suspicion of rape. They were released on bail after the arrest and it is reported that the two players, who are from the same team, were taken into custody following allegations of rape.
The police reportedly questioned one of the players at the club’s stadium and he was later arrested for suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape. The other player was arrested the next day on suspicion of rape.
Both players have been released on bail pending further investigation. The club is said to be discussing the appropriate steps in response to the situation.
The club itself has stated that as the matter is now in the hands of the police, they will not be making any further comments. The police confirmed the arrests and released the two men on bail.
The alleged victim reported the incident a few hours after it took place and formal complaints were filed before the arrests were made. The incident has caused a stir in the football world and both the club and the police are handling the situation with caution.
The ongoing police investigation will determine the next course of action.
