Two Premier League footballers have been arrested in connection with allegation of rape.
According to the BBC Sport, the players who are both 19 years and from the same club, were released on bail after being interviewed by police.
“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.”
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It was reported that the alleged rape incident 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.
In November a Panorama investigation found Premier League clubs had continued to play two footballers, and kept a boss in post, while knowing they were under police investigation for sexual or domestic violence.
