Two Premier League footballers, both aged 19, have been arrested following a reported rape. The unnamed players are from the same club and were taken into custody over the weekend, according to police.
The alleged incident occurred on Friday night, with the victim contacting police hours later. One player was initially spoken to at the club's stadium on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape, before being formally arrested after leaving the grounds. He was detained overnight and questioned under caution. The second player was arrested the following day on suspicion of rape.
Both have been released on bail pending further inquiries. A police spokesperson said: '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.'
A club spokesman said: 'As the matter is now in the hands of the police, the Football Club will not be making further comment at this stage.'
