A former England international footballer has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape after being stopped by Border Force officers at Stansted Airport, according to reports.
A former England international footballer has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape after being stopped by Border Force officers at Stansted Airport, according to reports.
The ex-Premier League player, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was intercepted on Sunday evening as he passed through passport control while preparing to board a budget flight out of the UK, according to Daily Star.
The British tabloid The Sun reported on the 2nd, “A player who played for the England national team in the 2010s is accused of attempting to rape his ex-girlfriend. He was arrested by police while fleeing from London Stansted Airport. He tried to flee abroad and was caught by police.”
The identity of the player has not been revealed. However, he is a former England international who was active in the 2010s and is now a retired Premier League player. Essex Police confirmed that they were seeking the player on suspicion of attempted rape of his ex-girlfriend and arrested him.
Football fans are making various guesses about who the player might be based on several hints. The player is reported to have been questioned by police and released on bail until Feb. 2026.
The player name is yet to be told and investigation is ongoing follow to see what happens next