Post by Salem6 on Oct 7, 2003 23:08:57 GMT
A Leeds United footballer has been arrested by police investigating an alleged serious sexual assault in the city.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the alleged attack on the 20-year-old on Monday night, but it is not believed the second man is connected with the club.
Leeds United said they had been informed of an ongoing investigation by West Yorkshire Police and were offering their full co-operation.
West Yorkshire Police have confirmed the arrest of two men in connection with the alleged incident but would not clarify how either of the men are connected to the club.
A police spokesperson said: "We are currently investigating an alleged serious sex assault on a 20-year-old woman in Leeds last evening [Monday 6 October].
"Two men have been arrested and are currently being questioned in connection with the incident."
Forensic examination
The player, who has not been named, is being questioned at Chapeltown Police Station.
It is understood a second player from the Leeds United squad is helping police with their inquiries but has not been arrested.
In a statement the club said: "In line with club policy, full co-operation has been extended to police.
"No further comment can or will be made by the club until the police investigation has been completed and the club informed of conclusion."
Meanwhile, police confirmed they were examining a lay-by on the main A58 Leeds to Wetherby road as part of their investigation.
The area has been sealed off and forensic officers are at the scene.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the alleged attack on the 20-year-old on Monday night, but it is not believed the second man is connected with the club.
Leeds United said they had been informed of an ongoing investigation by West Yorkshire Police and were offering their full co-operation.
West Yorkshire Police have confirmed the arrest of two men in connection with the alleged incident but would not clarify how either of the men are connected to the club.
A police spokesperson said: "We are currently investigating an alleged serious sex assault on a 20-year-old woman in Leeds last evening [Monday 6 October].
"Two men have been arrested and are currently being questioned in connection with the incident."
Forensic examination
The player, who has not been named, is being questioned at Chapeltown Police Station.
It is understood a second player from the Leeds United squad is helping police with their inquiries but has not been arrested.
In a statement the club said: "In line with club policy, full co-operation has been extended to police.
"No further comment can or will be made by the club until the police investigation has been completed and the club informed of conclusion."
Meanwhile, police confirmed they were examining a lay-by on the main A58 Leeds to Wetherby road as part of their investigation.
The area has been sealed off and forensic officers are at the scene.