Former Premier League footballer, 24, arrested over rape of woman in London hotel --[Reported by Umva mag]

The 24-year-old, who denies the allegations, has been bailed until mid-December.

Oct 13, 2024 - 17:52
Former Premier League footballer, 24, arrested over rape of woman in London hotel --[Reported by Umva mag]
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A former Premier League footballer has been bailed pending further investigations (Shutterstock)

A former Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman at a hotel in London.

The 24-year-old was arrested by police at the Corinthia Hotel in Westminster on Wednesday morning.

The woman, who is believed to be in her 20s, reported the alleged attack to staff at the front desk of the five-star hotel.

The former Premier League player, who denies the allegation, was taken to Charing Cross police station and was questioned by officers.

He has been bailed until a date in mid-December pending further investigations by police. 

A source told The Sun: ‘She met the player in a bar and agreed to go back to his hotel, where he had booked into earlier.

The Corinthia Hotel in London
The woman reported the alleged attack to staff at the Corinthia Hotel (Google)

‘She claims he then attacked and raped her.

‘The woman went to the front desk at the hotel and was said to have been very distressed.

‘Police were called and officers arrived and arrested him at the hotel. He was then led out to the amazement of guests and staff.

‘He has played in the Premier League and people will recognise him. The allegations against him are very serious.’

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: ‘A 24-year old man was arrested at 09.53hrs on Wednesday, 9 October at an address on Whitehall Place, SW1A, following an allegation of rape.

‘He has been bailed until a date in mid-December.

‘A woman is being supported by specially trained officers.

‘The investigation is ongoing and enquiries are still being made.’

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