Overview
- The unnamed man in his 30s was detained in a VIP area at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the Tyson Fury vs Arslanbek Makhmudov event on Saturday, April 11, with officers moving in at about 8 pm as the undercard began.
- Police say he was arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.
- The case concerns reported offences at an address in Golders Green in January, with a female complainant supported by specialist officers.
- After questioning, he was released on bail and enquiries continue, according to a Metropolitan Police spokesperson.
- Media reports describe a targeted, pre-planned operation timed because detectives knew he would attend, and police have not named the suspect, a factor that has drawn extra attention to the case.