A pair of Premier League stars have been arrested by police on suspicion of assault and rape.
Two 19-year-old players from the same as yet unnamed club were taken in by police over the weekend, but have now been released on bail pending further inquiries, according to The Sun.
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The alleged rape is said to have taken place on Friday night, with the victim reporting the incident hours later.
As a result, one starlet was said to have been questioned briefly by officers at his team's stadium on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape.
Shortly after being allowed to leave the ground, however, he was reportedly put into handcuffs and spent the night at a police station, where he was questioned by detectives.
His teammate was then arrested on suspicion of rape the following the day, and underwent questioning.
An official police statement, per The Sun, confirmed that the two teenagers, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had been taken in.
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"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 top-flight side the footballers play for has not made an announcement on the incident, with a club spokesperson reportedly saying they would "not be making further comment at this stage".
It has, however, been reported that the club are currently discussing the next steps to be taken.
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The EPL has experienced similar occurrences in the past, including that involving Mason Greenwood, the Manchester United striker who is currently on loan at Getafe, while Red Devils winger Antony was also accused of sexual assault in the past year.
Last year, former Manchester City fullback Benjamin Mendy was cleared of several charges of rape after strenuous legal proceedings, and now plays for Ligue 1 side Lorient.
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