A Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences, British police has announced. The player, who has not be named, was arrested on Friday and interviewed by officers before being released on bail.”Officers arrested a man on Friday July 16, 2021 on suspicion of child sex offences. He is on police bail pending further inquiries.”The police wouldn’t say which player has been arrested, but we now know that it’s an Everton player.🔵 | Everton can confirm it has suspended a First-Team player pending a police investigation. The Club will continue to support the authorities with their inquiries and will not be making any further statement at this time.📰 | Everton pic.twitter.com/jGoqmp7uEF— The Everton End (@TheEvertonEnd) July 19, 2021 Everton Football club have also addressed the public with a brief statement.”Everton can confirm it has suspended a First-Team player pending a police investigation. The Club will continue to support the authorities with their inquiries and will not be making any further statement at this time.”Greater Manchester police confirmed the arrest of a 31-year-old man on suspicion of child sex offences in a statement issued after the arrest. The police also revealed a few details about the arrested person to the media, including the fact that he is a millionaire who plays for a Premier League club and also represents his country on a regular basis.More to follow.
