By Victor Kanayo
Two Premier League footballers (names withheld) have been arrested over allegations bordering on rape.
Both players who are 19 years of age were reportedly released on bail after they were interrogated by the police.
The players are at the same club.
They declined comment on the allegations.
Confirming the development on Wednesday, police spokesman in England said, “Officers have arrested two men following a report of a rape.
“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.”
The allegations were first reported by The Sun newspaper, which said the alleged attack took place last 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.
