A Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences.
The 31-year-old man, who has not been named for legal reasons, was detained on Friday by Greater Manchester Police.
The player has been suspended by his club, Everton, pending a police investigation.
The sanction was disclosed via the official website of the club on Monday.
According to media outlets in England, the player was arrested last Friday by Greater Manchester Police before being released on bail.
While details of the player involved have not been revealed due to legal reasons, the Toffees have however stated they would collaborate with the security agencies in their investigations.
The club declined to make any further statement.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police confirmed the arrest saying, ”Officers arrested a man on Friday 16 July 2021 on suspicion of child sex offences. He is on police bail pending further enquiries.”
The footballer has since been bailed pending further inquiries.
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