Post by Natty on Dec 4, 2008 9:32:33 GMT -1
A FOOTBALL League club is reeling after four youth side players were quizzed by police over claims of a sex attack on a team-mate.
The lad — at a Coca-Cola League One club which cannot be named for legal reasons — was allegedly assaulted with an object in showers when horseplay got out of hand.
The 17-year-old went to hospital on Tuesday afternoon, and medical staff tipped off police. Another patient told The Sun: “The lad was in a lot of distress and was hobbling as he came into casualty.
“He told nurses he had been attacked by a group of team-mates in the showers. It sounded absolutely horrific. It wasn’t long before police came down and he was asked to go through what had happened again.
“He was in a right state. He was constantly in tears and was in a great deal of distress and embarrassment. I really felt for him.”
The four players were arrested. Last night three were released on police bail until next month. The fourth was freed and told he would not face charges.
The club said in a statement: “We are aware there has been an alleged incident. We will assist and communicate with the relevant authorities.”
The lad — at a Coca-Cola League One club which cannot be named for legal reasons — was allegedly assaulted with an object in showers when horseplay got out of hand.
The 17-year-old went to hospital on Tuesday afternoon, and medical staff tipped off police. Another patient told The Sun: “The lad was in a lot of distress and was hobbling as he came into casualty.
“He told nurses he had been attacked by a group of team-mates in the showers. It sounded absolutely horrific. It wasn’t long before police came down and he was asked to go through what had happened again.
“He was in a right state. He was constantly in tears and was in a great deal of distress and embarrassment. I really felt for him.”
The four players were arrested. Last night three were released on police bail until next month. The fourth was freed and told he would not face charges.
The club said in a statement: “We are aware there has been an alleged incident. We will assist and communicate with the relevant authorities.”
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