Major update after Everton footballer arrested on suspicion of child sex offences
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PROSECUTORS are now probing the case of an Everton star arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.
The Premier League player, who can't legally be named, was held by police in July 2021 before being released on bail.
The Crown Prosecution Service has now confirmed a file of evidence has been passed to them by police, the reports.
A spokesperson said: "We received a file of evidence from Greater Manchester Police on 31 January 2023 following an investigation into allegations of multiple sexual offences.
"We are considering this material in line with our legal test.”
The CPS will now examine the evidence to decide whether to charge or not to charge the player.
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Police were scrambled to the star's home in July 2021 where "several items were seized".
The international player was suspended from Everton while police investigated the allegations.
A statement from the team at the time said: "Everton can confirm it has suspended a player pending a police investigation.
“The Club will continue to support the authorities with their inquiries and will not be making any further statement at this time.”
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The alleged offences have been described as "very serious" with a probe led by Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team.
In a statement, the force said: "Officers arrested a man on Friday 16 July 2021 on suspicion of child sex offences.
"He is on police bail pending further enquiries."
