The Metropolitan Police have dropped their investigation into a rape allegation against a former Premier League footballer.
The 24-year-old player, who has not been named, was arrested last Wednesday at the Corinthia Hotel in Westminster, London, following claims made by a woman in her 20s.
Initially held at Charing Cross police station and bailed until mid-December, the footballer has now been informed that no further action will be taken in the case.
The alleged incident took place on Tuesday night when the woman reportedly met the footballer at a central London bar.
She agreed to return to his hotel room, where the alleged attack occurred.
The following morning, the woman alerted hotel staff at the front desk, claiming she had been raped.
Police were called to the scene at 9:53 am on Wednesday.
The footballer was arrested at the hotel, much to the surprise of guests and staff. He denied the allegation.
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The complainant, believed to be in her 20s, was taken to a Haven rape counselling suite and received support from specialist police officers.
Following the arrest, police conducted a forensic examination of the footballer's £750-a-night hotel room.
CCTV footage was also reviewed as part of the investigation.
A source told The Sun: "She met the player in a bar and agreed to go back to his hotel, where he had booked into earlier. She claims he then attacked and raped her."
The footballer, who has played for several English clubs and represented his country at youth and senior levels, was initially bailed until mid-December pending further inquiries.
On Monday, the Metropolitan Police confirmed that the case had been closed with no further action.
No further action will be taken against the former Premier League player has been
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A spokesperson stated: "A 24-year old man was arrested at 9.53am on Wednesday, October 9 at an address on Whitehall Place, SW1A, following an allegation of rape.
"He was taken into custody and bailed. The case has since been closed with no further action."
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The incident happened at the Corinthia Hotel, near Charing Cross station
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The decision to drop the investigation comes less than a week after the initial arrest.
The former Premier League player, who remains unnamed, will face no charges related to the allegation.