Senior figure in football was arrested by officers following allegation of rape and grievous bodily harm against a woman at an address in London in 2017
A leading football agent was arrested moments after stepping off a flight at Heathrow last weekend on suspicion of rape.
The agent, who has represented a host of top Premier League stars, was taken to a nearby station to be interviewed and he was subsequently released on bail pending further enquiries.
He has been accused of raping and causing grievous bodily harm to a woman at an address in Knightsbridge eight years ago. The allegations were first reported to police early last year and he was met by officers after landing off a plane from the United States last Saturday morning.
A number of electronic devices were also seized by officers at a London property in connection with the case.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “On Saturday, 29 March, at approximately 10:52hrs, a man was arrested when his flight landed at Heathrow Airport. He was arrested on suspicion of rape and causing grievous bodily harm.
“He has been released on bail. Enquiries into the circumstances continue.”
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