Two Premier League players, both 19 years old and from the same team, were arrested on rape charges last weekend. The footballers, whose identity has not been revealed, were brought to justice and were released on bail pending further investigations, as reported by the British newspaper The Sun.
The police showed up at the premises of the club to which they belong to interrogate one of the accused, who was later arrested.
"One of the players was in the club's stadium when the police arrived wanting to speak to him. They took him to a private room inside the ground and the police spoke to him. The player left the club with another person and was formally arrested by the police. police that same night," indicates the British newspaper. His teammate was also arrested, but the next day.
The alleged rape occurred last Friday night. The alleged victim, a few hours later, went to a police station to present a medical report showing the damage suffered and to file a complaint.
According to the English media, the club to which the footballers belong prefers to manage the matter cautiously and will take action once the investigation bears fruit. If the authorities prove the violation, the accused will be suspended from employment and salary.
