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Ex-England footballer detained at Stansted over alleged attempted rape

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Ex-England footballer detained at Stansted over alleged attempted rape
Ex-England footballer detained at Stansted over alleged attempted rape

The star, who represented the Three Lions more than a decade ago, was stopped as he attempted to board a budget flight on Sunday evening.

Following his arrest, the star was transported to a nearby police station where his fingerprints, a DNA sample, and photograph were obtained.

Stansted Airport, UK. Main approach road and entrance to the terminal building designed by Norman Foster. qhiukiqrihtprw

The person behind the accusation is liaising with specialist sex crimes officers and has been provided with counseling and support, reports the Mirror.

Essex Police told The Sun: "A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape and has been bailed to a date in late February 2026 while we continue our inquiries."

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According to the paper, one source said: “He was walking through passport control when he was discreetly pulled aside by Border Force.

“There was clearly an issue and he was led away."

Customs Border Force detained the footballer at Stansted Airport

They added: "It’s bizarre that he was arrested at the airport when he has been quite visible in public recently."

The man was detained for several hours before eventually being released on bail pending further inquiries.

The star is set to return to a police station in late February 2026.

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