- The arrests occurred over the weekend and police investigations continue.
- The alleged victim filed the complaint hours after the reported incident on Friday night.
Wolves have issued a statement on social media denying that two of their players are the Premier League stars arrested on rape charges.
Two unnamed footballers, both aged 19 and playing for the same club, were arrested over the weekend after the alleged victim reported the allegations to police.
The incident is said to have taken place on Friday night and the victim filed the complaint hours later.
Police reportedly spoke to a player on suspicion of assault and complicity in a rape at his club stadium before he was formally arrested and detained overnight.
The second player was arrested the next day and questioned on rape charges. Both players have been released on bail, pending further investigations.
Wolves have issued a statement denying that either of the two Premier League stars arrested in a rape investigation are part of their club.
A pair of Premier League footballers have been arrested after a rape was reported to police and now both have reportedly been suspended (file image)
The Midlands team are the first to break their silence since news of the arrests broke on Tuesday afternoon, sharing that they were issuing a statement out of concern for the “welfare of the players.”
“A news article published yesterday has sparked inappropriate speculation online about the identities of two people allegedly under investigation,” the statement read.
“While we would not normally comment on ongoing police matters, to protect the welfare of our young players we believe it is necessary to confirm that the allegations do not relate to anyone at Wolves.”
Both players have since been suspended by their club while the investigation continues.
A police statement issued following the news confirmed: “Officers have arrested two men following a report of rape.
The club’s statement highlighted that it had been issued out of concern for the “well-being of the players.”
‘A 19-year-old man was arrested on Saturday (April 20) on suspicion of assault and complicity in rape. A second 19-year-old man was arrested on Sunday (April 21) on suspicion of rape.
“Both men have since been released on bail.”
The club spokesperson stressed that the club “will not be making any further comments at this time.”