A Premier League footballer has been 'released underneath investigation' over the alleged r@pe of three girls following his arrest remaining summer.
The sportsman, who can't be named for prison reasons, was once firstly arrested in north London on July 4, 2022, on suspicion of rape and taken into custody.
In the following days, a 2nd allegation of rape was once made in relation to an incident in 2021, earlier than a 1/3 lady got here ahead in February 2023.
The footballer was once interviewed by means of police beneath warning over the offence, which is alleged to have taken location in February 2022.
The top-flight celebrity persevered enjoying ultimate season following more than one bail extensions, with the closing one being in July.
He mentioned for his bail prerequisites beforehand this week, however has considering been knowledgeable he no longer has a precise date to document to police going forward.
As a result, the megastar will commence a 2d season 'under investigation', with the new marketing campaign set to kick off subsequent weekend.
There is no timescale for a selection on this case to be reached.
A announcement from the Met Police on August three read: 'On four July 2022, an allegation of rape of a girl in her 20s was once mentioned to police.
'It was once suggested the alleged rape occurred in June 2022. On four July 2022, a 30-year-old man used to be arrested on suspicion of rape and taken into custody.
'While in custody, he was once similarly arrested on suspicion of two incidents of rape that have been alleged to have been dedicated in April and June of 2021 towards a special lady in her 20s.
'In February 2023, the man used to be interviewed underneath warning for a sexual offence alleged to have taken vicinity in Barnet in February 2022. This relates to a 1/3 sufferer and used to be said to police in July 2022. No in addition motion will be taken in relation to the alleged offence in June 2021.
'This has been defined to the complainant who continues to be supported with the aid of officers. The man was once bailed till August 2023. He used to be due to this fact launched beneath investigation even as similarly enquiries are carried out.'