Two Premier League players, both aged 19, arrested over alleged ...

One man was arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting a rape, while a second man was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of rape, the police said.

Wednesday 24 April 2024 12:06, UK

Two Premier League players were arrested at the weekend in connection with an allegation of rape.

Police said two 19-year-old men were arrested after a report of a rape was made to them last Friday, 19 April.

The first man was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of aiding and abetting a rape, while a second man was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of rape, the police said.

Police said both men have since been released on police bail.