A footballer part of Premier League club Everton has been arrested on suspicion of child sex offences, news agency AFP has reported.
"Officers arrested a man on Friday July 16, 2021 on suspicion of child sex offences. He is on police bail pending further inquiries," Greater Manchester Police said in a statement on Tuesday.
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The northwest-England team did not identify the player or reveal any details about the police case. The club will continue to support the authorities with their inquiries and will not be making any further statement at this time, Everton said in a statement.
Everton players are in pre-season training. They open their Premier League campaign against Southampton on August 14.
