CPS assessing evidence from police on Premier League footballer accused of rape

01/08/2025 11:41 AM

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is assessing a "full file" of evidence that was sent to them by the Metropolitan Police about a Premier League footballer arrested on suspicion of rape. The player, who is in his 30s and cannot be named for legal reasons, has been under investigation since first being arrested in July 2022 and has continued playing for his club. He was taken into custody in July 2022 before being released on bail and was later released under investigation (RUI). While the footballer was in police custody, he was further arrested on suspicion of two incidents of rape that...