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…
