Premier League international footballer arrested on suspicion of rape after six cop cars swoop on North London address
A PREMIER League international footballer has been arrested on suspicion of rape today after six police cars swooped on a North London address.
The player, who is in his late 20s and is due to play at the World Cup in Qatar in November, was detained this morning.
Scotland Yard confirmed the footballer, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is currently in custody.
He is being quizzed over an alleged attack which is said to have taken place last month.
The club has declined to comment.
The Met said: "On 4 July, an allegation of rape of a woman in her 20s was reported to police.
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"It reported the alleged rape happened in June 2022."
Cops said the man was arrested "at an address in Barnet on suspicion of rape and taken into custody where he remains".
Officers added: "Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing."
It is unclear whether the internationally renowned star will now play in his club's pre-season fixture schedule.
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