Staff Reporter.
Two Premier League players have been arrested on suspicion of rape, police have confirmed.
The pair – both aged 19 – were released on bail after being interviewed by police.
The players are at the same club, which declined to comment on the allegations.
“Officers have arrested two men following a report of a rape,” a police spokesperson said.
“A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape. A second 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape.
“Both men have since been released on police bail.”
The allegations were first reported by The Sun newspaper, which said the alleged attack took place on Friday. It is not known if the players have been suspended pending the outcome of the police investigation.
The Premier League introduced mandatory sexual consent training for players and staff in 2022 following high-profile incidents involving top-flight footballers.
Mason Greenwood, the Manchester United striker, was suspended in 2022 after being arrested for attempted rape.
The case was later dropped, but Greenwood has not played for United since and is currently on loan at Getafe.
Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy was cleared of multiple rapes after two trials last year.
Compiled by Lehlohonolo Lehana.