The ace, in his 20s, was sleeping when six police cars arrived at his mansion. 1 A football ace was arrested on suspicion of rape in a dramatic 3am attack by policeCredit: Getty A woman, also in her 20s, reported the alleged assault and showed police photos of “bruises”. Police have moved to arrest a top footballer after a woman accused him of raping her during a holiday in the Med. The international star – one of the best players at his Premier League club – was handcuffed and taken into custody yesterday. He was held on suspicion of rape after six police cars arrived at his gated multi-million pound mansion at 3am while he slept. The well-known player — in his 20s — spent at least 15 hours questioning detectives. The ace – still in custody last night – had already started training and was due to fly out on a pre-season tour with his club. A woman in her 20s claimed she was raped during a sunshine break last month. The alleged victim had left the five-star resort and flown home to her friends and family. She spoke to police on her return to the UK — and on Sunday night she attended a police station and made a full statement to back up her claims. She showed detectives photos she claimed showed bruises on her body after the alleged attack. A few hours after she finished her deposition, a huge police presence was seen at the star’s home. The player was due to feature at the World Cup in Qatar later this year. Shocked footballers were last night sharing the news as word of the rape allegation swept through WhatsApp groups of Premier League stars.
“The bosses are dumbfounded”
The arrest also sent shockwaves through the player’s club. Another insider told the Sun: “The allegations are of the utmost seriousness. “The club bosses are surprised by it. The player was due to be on a pre-season tour. Now it won’t travel sideways. “The law should be allowed to dictate what happens next. The player’s colleagues are completely dumbfounded by this. It’s a blow to the club, but the police have to do their job.” Last night Scotland Yard told the Sun: “An allegation of the rape of a woman in her 20s was reported to the police. It was reported that the alleged rape happened in June. “A man was arrested at an address in London on suspicion of rape and taken into custody where he remains. Investigations into the circumstances are ongoing.” The arrested star’s club were last night approached for comment.
