Premier League international footballer arrested on suspicion of rape

The international player, who is in his late 20s, was detained at a north London address in the early hours of Monday morning.

Scotland Yard confirmed the footballer, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is currently in custody.

He is being interviewed by police over an alleged attack, which is said to have taken place in June.

The player's club has declined to comment.

A statement from the Metropolitan Police read: "On 4 July, an allegation of rape of a woman in her 20s was reported to police.

"It reported the alleged rape happened in June 2022."

Police added the man was arrested at an address in Barnet, north London, on suspicion of rape and taken into custody.

Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.

It's unclear whether the player will take part in his club's pre-season fixture schedule.