England rugby star ‘arrested on suspicion of raping teen in nightclub’ as woman, 41, also held
AN ENGLAND rugby union star has allegedly been arrested on suspicion of raping a teen in a nightclub.
The international player, who can’t be named for legal reasons, was held on Sunday alongside a 41-year-old woman following the allegations.
He was arrested, and a 41-year-old woman was also held on suspicion of administering a substance with intent to cause a sexual offence.
The alleged nightclub attack is believed to have taken place on Saturday, according to MailOnline.
Both have been released on bail while detectives continue their investigations.
A police spokesperson said: “Officers were called shortly before 11am on Sunday January 9 to a report of a sexual assault on a female.
“A woman in her late teens was reported to have been sexually assaulted.
“A man was arrested on suspicion of rape and a woman was arrested on suspicion of administering a substance with intent to cause a sexual offence.
“Both have since been released on bail as enquiries continue and a number of lines of enquiry are being followed up by detectives.”