Premier League duo arrested after rape allegation

Two Premier League players were arrested at the weekend in relation to an allegation of rape.

Police said two 19-year-old men were arrested after a report of a rape was made to them last Friday (19 April).

The first man was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of aiding and abetting a rape, while a second man was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of rape, the police said.

Police said both men have since been released on police bail.