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09/10/2003
Leeds suspend Morris pending internal inquiry
The Leeds United footballer Jody Morris has been suspended by his club pending an internal investigation.
Mr Morris was arrested on Tuesday by officers investigating the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman in Collingwood on Monday. He has since been released on police bail.
In a statement today, Leeds United said that it had had a meeting with Jody Morris and his solicitor this morning.
The statement added: "In accordance with the standard provisions of the player's contract of employment, he [Morris] has been suspended for up to 14 days to enable the club to conduct an internal investigation."
A second man, not involved with Leeds United FC, has also been questioned in relation to the allegations.
(gmcg)
Mr Morris was arrested on Tuesday by officers investigating the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman in Collingwood on Monday. He has since been released on police bail.
In a statement today, Leeds United said that it had had a meeting with Jody Morris and his solicitor this morning.
The statement added: "In accordance with the standard provisions of the player's contract of employment, he [Morris] has been suspended for up to 14 days to enable the club to conduct an internal investigation."
A second man, not involved with Leeds United FC, has also been questioned in relation to the allegations.
(gmcg)
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