Two teenage Premier League players arrested over allegation of rape

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

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

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, who play in the English top-flight, have since been released on police bail.

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