Premier League player arrested during training session on suspicion of 'making illegal sex tape'
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A Premier League footballer was arrested during a training session on suspicion of making a non-consensual sex tape, before being released without further action.
The international player, who is in his 20s, was taken into custody for six hours of questioning after being escorted from the training pitch by uniformed officers.
The arrest came after allegations from a woman who accused the unnamed footballer of recording their intimate relationship without her consent.
Teammates were initially convinced the arrest was a prank when police officers walked onto the training pitches.
A Premier League player was arrested at training but subsequently released
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"A lot of stars initially thought it was a wind-up when two uniformed officers strode on to the pitches during training. Everyone was in disbelief. Players were open-mouthed. No one was sure what was going on," a source told The Sun.
The player was escorted from the pitch in front of his shocked colleagues.
The woman reportedly told friends she felt "violated" and "humiliated" by the incident.
She had allegedly refused to participate in filming or take part in a threesome that was suggested.
The allegations prompted a police investigation into the international footballer, though his identity remains protected.
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Police seized two mobile phones during their investigation, examining them for footage and video recordings.
A police statement confirmed: "A man in his 20s was arrested at an address, on suspicion of voyeurism.
"It was determined no further action would be taken due to insufficient evidence."
The investigation concluded without charges, with authorities determining there was not enough evidence to proceed with the case.
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The player was released with no further action to be taken
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The footballer was allowed to return to training on Friday ahead of an upcoming fixture.
Throughout the investigation, the player's identity has remained protected, with no details released about his club or nationality beyond his Premier League and international status.
The case has now been closed following the police's decision not to pursue further action due to lack of evidence.
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