Ex-England player arrested on suspicion of attempted rape
⚽ Former England Footballer Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Rape
A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape.
The player, who reportedly played for the Three Lions (England's national team) during the 2010s, was arrested at Stansted Airport. For legal reasons, the footballer cannot be named.
Details of the Incident
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Arrest Location: The man was reportedly arrested at a passport control point by Border Force guards before he could board a flight on Sunday.
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Police Statement: An Essex Police spokesperson confirmed the arrest and the status of the investigation:
"A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape and has been released on police bail to a date in late February 2026 as we continue our investigations."
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Nature of the Allegation: According to The Sun, the information suggests the player was arrested in relation to an existing accusation of attempted rape, rather than a new one.
