Overview
- A former girlfriend reported the alleged attempted rape to Essex Police in recent weeks, saying it occurred during their relationship.
- Ground staff scanning his passport at departure triggered an alert that he was wanted, prompting Border Force to intervene.
- Essex Police detained the former international for several hours on Sunday evening and then released him on bail.
- British media have not published his identity due to legal reporting restrictions in ongoing cases.
- The Sun first reported the arrest, later echoed by other outlets, which note he had a prominent Premier League and England career and now works in football off the field.