Ex-Everton star arrested on suspicion of child sex offences has case DROPPED and will face no further action

A PREMIER League star is facing no further action after he was arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.

The ex-Everton footballer, who can't legally be named, was held by police in July 2021 before being released on bail.

It was confirmed in February that the Crown Prosecution Service were probing whether or not to charge the International star.

But police revealed today he will face no further action after the case was dropped.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police told The Sun Online: “The investigation team and Crown Prosecution Service have been working together and reached the decision that the evidence available at this time does not reach the threshold set out on the Code for Crown Prosecutors.

"Greater Manchester Police is committed to investigating allegations to secure the best possible outcomes for all involved and will continue to work with partner agencies to ensure individuals are supported throughout investigations and beyond.”

Police were scrambled to the star's home in July 2021 where "several items were seized".

He 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.”

The alleged offences were described as "very serious" with a probe led by Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team.