Two Premier League players, playing for the same club in the English elite division, have been arrested on allegations of rape and sexual assault, MySportDab reports.
According to reports shared by The Mail, the two players were arrested at the weekend after Premier League matchday 33 fixtures.
The arrest was effected following a report of the allegations to the police, who swung into action, tracking down the culprits for interrogation and prosecution.
The alleged rape victim, whose identity is undisclosed for legal reasons, is said to have aided the arrest of the suspects by personally filing proceedings with the police and detailing how the incident occurred.
While the police made the arrest on Sunday, the victim is said to have filed her report a few hours after the incident on Friday.
A statement by the police spokesperson confirming the arrest revealed the arrested players were both 19 years of age, and they were both whisked away from the stadium at the weekend following the report by the alleged victim.
After vetting the report by the alleged victim, the Police reportedly took to the stadium and had words with the two accused players before later arresting them that night.
However, the police spokesperson added they have been released on bail with investigations taking center stage.
“A 19-year-old man has been arrested for abetting rape while another 19-year-old has been arrested for rape
“They have been released on bail after interrogations but investigations are ongoing,” the spokesperson said.
The identity of the two Premier League players and their clubs has yet to be revealed but a spokesperson of the club has said the club will not comment further on the development since the matter is being handled by the police.
