Everton player arrested on suspicion of committing child sex offences has bail extended

The player remains under investigation following his arrest during the summer.
By Will Rooney
Published 19th Oct 2021, 19:45 BST
Updated 19th Oct 2021, 21:36 BST
A general view of Everton’s Goodison Park. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty ImagesA general view of Everton’s Goodison Park. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty Images
A general view of Everton’s Goodison Park. Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

An Everton player who was arrested in the summer on suspicion of committing child sex offences has had his bail extended until next year.

Greater Manchester Police told The Athletic the player's bail has been prolonged until January 16, 2022.

He was first arrested on Friday, July 16 of this year.

What has happened?

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Everton confirmed that in July that a player had been suspended pending a police investigation.

The player, who's not been named for legal reasons, remains suspended by the club.

The Everton statement said: "Everton can confirm it has suspended a player pending a police investigation.

"The club will continue to support the authorities with their inquiries and will not be making any further statement at this time."

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Following the arrest, a Greater Manchester Police statement said: “Officers arrested a 31-year-old man on Friday, 16 July, 2021 on suspicion of child sex offences.

“He is on police bail pending further enquiries.”

Where is the investigation now?

Mirror Sport reports that the player has not been charged during Greater Manchester Police enquiries.

Everton did not wish to make any further comment.

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