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Premier League footballer arrested over child s-x allegation | READ IN FULL

Faith Ukanwa

Jul 20, 2021

An English Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child s-x offences.

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The player was arrested on Friday and interviewed by police before he was released on bail.

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In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said, "Officers arrested a man on Friday on suspicion of child s-x offences. He is on police bail pending further inquiries."

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The footballer has been suspended by his club while the investigation continues.

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The club said it would assist with the inquiry.

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A newspaper in England reported that the probe was being led by GMP's major incident team.

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It added that there was no sign of activity at the player's home after he returned there from the police station on Friday night.

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(dpa/NAN)

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— Faith Ukanwa

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