A FOOTBALLER has been charged with raping a woman in Cheshire.
Oliver Finney, 25, allegedly attacked the woman in 2022 while playing for League Two side Crewe Alexandria.
The midfielder, who now plays for Hartlepool United, is due to appear at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on November 13.
Finney has been suspended by the club while the case is ongoing.
They said: “Hartlepool United have been made aware of a police investigation surrounding a first-team player which has been reported in the press today.
“The allegation dates back to before the player joined Hartlepool United.
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“Upon being informed of the allegation and investigation for the first time the Club immediately placed the player on suspension pending the investigation outcome.
“The matter is subject to an official process and therefore no further comment will made at this time.”
Finney began his career at Crewe in the team’s academy before joining Nantwich Town on loan in 2016.
He returned to Crewe in 2017 and scored 14 goals in 99 appearances.
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Finney signed for Hartlepool in January 2023 in a permanent deal.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
