A former Premier League player has been arrested in a London hotel on suspicion of rape
Alex Olise
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
A former Premier League footballer has been detained on suspicion of raping a woman in a London hotel.
Details: The 24-year-old man was arrested by the police on October 9 at the luxurious Corinthia Hotel on Whitehall Place in Westminster. The name of the footballer, who is a national team player, is not being disclosed for legal reasons. He has been released on bail until mid-December as the investigation continues.
The Sun reports that the alleged victim, around 20 years old, informed hotel staff about the attack at the reception desk of the five-star hotel early on Wednesday morning. Sources claim that she met the player in a central London bar and agreed to go back to the hotel with him.
Additionally: The woman claims that after this, the footballer assaulted and raped her. The police arrested him on-site and took him to the Charing Cross police station, where he was questioned, had DNA samples taken, and was photographed and fingerprinted. Forensic specialists examined the £750-a-night hotel room, and CCTV footage is also being reviewed. The player denies the rape allegations.
According to the newspaper, the footballer was born abroad, has played for several English clubs, and has represented his country internationally. Sources describe him as a well-known star.
