A PREMIER League star accused of rape is set to begin a second season under police investigation.
The star was accused of raping three women between April 2021 and July 2022.
He had been arrested in London in July last year after allegedly raping a woman in her 20s a month prior.
While in custody, a second woman in her 20s accused the footballer of raping her twice in 2021.
A third woman then came forward with further allegations in February this year, which she said unfolded a year prior.
The Mirror reported the star had continued playing for the duration of last season while police probed the allegations.
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The footballer, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had been on bail until this month after several extensions.
However, Met Police today said he had since been released under investigation while they continue to probe the case.
The force also said no further action would be taken in relation to the woman who accused the footballer of raping her in 2021.
Met Police today said: “On 4 July 2022, an allegation of rape of a woman in her 20s was reported to police. It was reported the alleged rape happened in June 2022.
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“On 4 July 2022, a man was arrested on suspicion of rape and taken into custody.
“While in custody, he was further arrested on suspicion of two incidents of rape that were alleged to have been committed in April and June of 2021 against a different woman in her 20s.
“In February 2023, the man was interviewed under caution for a sexual offence alleged to have taken place in Barnet in February 2022. This relates to a third victim and was reported to police in July 2022.
“No further action will be taken in relation to the alleged offence in June 2021.
“This has been explained to the complainant who continues to be supported by officers. The man was bailed until August 2023.
“He was subsequently released under investigation whilst further enquiries are carried out.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
