Ex-Premier League star arrested for rape then exonerated

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Another sexual assault scandal in football. A 24-year-old former Premier League player, whose name has not been released, has been arrested after being accused of rape by a 20-year-old woman. The events allegedly took place on October 9, at the five-star ‘Corinthia’ hotel in London, where the man was arrested and then transferred to Charing Cross police station. According to The Sunthe accused is said to be a recognizable former Premier League star. He has been questioned by police and will remain on bail pending further investigation.

The player would have met the complainant in a bar in the English capital, before taking her back to her hotel before the facts occurred and the latter made these revelations at the reception of the palace. This Monday, the Metropolitan Police which operates in Greater London, however, revealed that the case had been closed. A spokesperson confirmed the progress of the investigation: “a man has been arrested after rape accusations. He was taken into custody and then released on bail. The case has since been closed without further action..

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