Former Premier League and International Footballer, 24, Arrested on Suspicion of Raping Woman in London Hotel

A former Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman at a London hotel.

The 24-year-old was detained by police at the exclusive Corinthia Hotel on Whitehall Place, Westminster, on October 9.

The international footballer, whose identity cannot be revealed for legal reasons, has been released on bail until mid-December while further investigations are conducted.

Reports indicate that the female complainant, believed to be in her 20s, reported the alleged assault at the hotel’s front desk early Wednesday morning.

Sources have stated that she returned to the hotel with him after meeting at a bar in central London.

The woman claims she was then attacked and raped by the footballer, who was arrested at the hotel and taken to Charing Cross police station.

The suspect was questioned by police throughout the day, during which a DNA swab, mugshot, and fingerprints were collected.

The £750-a-night room is also under forensic investigation, and CCTV footage is being analyzed. It is reported that he denies the allegations of rape.

A source stated: ‘She met the player in a bar and agreed to go back to his hotel, where he had booked into earlier.’

She claims he then attacked and raped her.

‘The woman went to the front desk at the hotel and was said to have been very distressed.

‘Police were called and officers arrived and arrested him at the hotel. He was then led out to the amazement of guests and staff.’

The player was born abroad and has played for several English clubs, as well as representing his national team. Sources indicate that he is a recognizable Premier League star.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed to MailOnline: ‘A 24-year old man was arrested at 09.53hrs on Wednesday, 9 October at an address on Whitehall Place, SW1A, following an allegation of rape.

‘He has been bailed until a date in mid-December.

‘A woman is being supported by specially trained officers.

‘The investigation is ongoing and enquiries are still being made.’