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A Premier League footballer has been arrested after being accused of sexually abusing children.
The alleged footballer is a 31-year-old man, who has yet to be named, for legal and moral reasons. He was reportedly detained by Greater Manchester Police.
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Liverpool-based Everton Football Club later released a statement confirming the footballer is owned by his club. The authorities have ensured full cooperation with officials.
“Everton can confirm that they have suspended a first-team player pending a police investigation. The club will continue to support the authorities in their investigations and will not make any further statements at this time,” the statement said.
The player was momentarily released on bail while police investigate the allegations further.
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Meanwhile, Attorney General Michael Ellis QC has warned people not to spread false information about the case on social media platforms.
“Everyone is innocent until proven guilty, and everyone deserves a fair trial,” Michael Ellis QC told The Guardian. “A misjudged tweet or message could have serious repercussions and interfere with a trial. It could mean that a trial is delayed or, at worst, stopped because a fair trial is not possible.
(This is a developing story)
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