Two Premier League players accused of rape and assault, police arrests them after alleged victim contacted

Two Premier League players are once again caught in a rape case. Two players, aged 19, have been accused of raping and assaulting the victim. Police raided the stadium before arresting the players and interrogating them.

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Although both the accused were released on bail after interrogation, the police have made both of them accused in the case. The club for which both the players play has also indicated to take action against the players, but when and what action will be taken, has not been cleared yet. It is also not clear whether the two arrested players have been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation into the case. 

A spokesperson of the police said that “Officers have arrested two men following a report of a rape. A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape. A second 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape. Both men have since been released on police bail.”

According to media reports, the alleged rape took place on Friday night. The victim contacted police officers hours later and lodged a formal complaint of rape and assault. After medical confirmation of rape, the police arrested the 19-year-old Premier League football player from the stadium, interrogated him and kept him in lockup the whole night.

His 19-year-old teammate was arrested the next day. Both have been accused of raping and assaulting the girl. The police released both the players on bail on the condition of being available when called for further questioning. Both players were arrested by the police after entering the stadium only with the permission of the club.

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Notably, the Premier League has been in the headlines for many high-profile sex scandals. Man United striker Mason Greenwood, 22, was suspended in 2022 after being arrested for attempted rape. After getting a clean chit in the case, he is playing for the Spanish football club. Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy, 29, was acquitted of rape after two trials last year. He now plays for a French football club.

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