A former Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman at a luxury hotel in London. The 24-year-old player was taken into custody by police at the Corinthia Hotel in Westminster on Wednesday morning after the alleged incident was reported.
The woman, believed to be in her 20s, claims the footballer attacked her after they met at a bar and later went back to his hotel room. According to reports, the woman made her way to the front desk of the five-star hotel in a highly distressed state and informed the staff about the alleged assault. Hotel management then contacted the police, who quickly arrived at the scene.
The former Premier League player, whose identity has not been disclosed, was arrested at the hotel and taken to Charing Cross police station, where he was questioned by officers. The allegations against the player are serious, but he denies any wrongdoing. According to sources, the arrest caused quite a stir among hotel guests and staff, as the player is reportedly recognizable due to his Premier League experience.
A source told *The Sun*, “She met the player in a bar and agreed to go back to his hotel room, where he had checked in earlier. She claims that he then attacked and raped her. The woman was very distressed when she reported the incident to the hotel staff, and police were called immediately. Officers arrived at the hotel and arrested the player in front of shocked guests and staff.”
The player has been released on bail until mid-December as police continue their investigations. In a statement, a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said, “A 24-year-old man was arrested at 09:53 on Wednesday, 9 October, at an address on Whitehall Place, SW1A, following an allegation of rape. He has been bailed until a date in mid-December. A woman is being supported by specially trained officers. The investigation is ongoing, and enquiries are continuing.”
The case has drawn significant attention, given the player’s professional background and the gravity of the accusations. While the police investigation proceeds, the woman involved is receiving support from specialist officers trained to handle such sensitive cases.
Authorities will be conducting further inquiries, including gathering evidence and interviewing all involved parties. Until the investigation is concluded, the player’s future remains uncertain, and the football community is closely watching how this serious matter will unfold.