A Premier League and international footballer has been arrested in north London on suspicion of rape.
The 29-year-old, who has not been named, was taken into custody on Monday morning where he remains, as reported by the Telegraph.
The Metropolitan Police told BBC Sport: "On 4 July, an allegation of rape of a woman in her 20s was reported to police.
"It was reported the alleged rape happened in June 2022."
The statement added: "On 4 July, a 29-year-old man was arrested at an address in Barnet on suspicion of rape and taken into custody where he remains.
"Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing."