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)

Author: PA Sport StaffPublished 7th Oct 2021

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."

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