Brighton footballer arrested on suspicion of sexual assault
A woman was allegedly attacked in the city in the early hours of Wednesday morning (6th October)
A Brighton footballer has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after a woman was allegedly attacked in the Sussex city.
Sussex Police said a man in his 40s and a man in his 20s were arrested following the alleged incident at a Brighton venue in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The Premier League club later confirmed a player was involved in the investigation.
A Sussex Police spokesperson said:
"Two men have been arrested after a woman reported being sexually assaulted at a venue in Brighton, in the early hours of Wednesday.
"A man in his 40s and a man in his 20s, both from Brighton, were arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and remain in police custody at this time."
A Brighton and Hove Albion spokesperson said:
"Brighton and Hove Albion are aware that one of its players is assisting police with the investigation of an alleged offence.
"The matter is subject to a legal process and the club is, therefore, unable to make further comment at this time."