Premier League player arrested on suspicion of child sex offences and suspended by club

A Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences. The player, 31, cannot be named for legal reasons. He was placed under arrest and questioned by Greater Manchester Police last Friday before being released on bail.
Police raided the player’s home and he has been suspended indefinitely by his club while the police launch an investigation into the matter.
Greater Manchester Police’s Major Incident Team are thought to be leading the case.
A statement from GMP read: “Officers arrested a 31-year-old man on Friday 16 July 2021 on suspicion of child sex offences.
“He is on police bail pending further enquiries.”


