Menu
04/03/2004
Nine Leicester City players arrested in Spain
Nine Leicester City football players have been arrested by police in Spain after three women alleged they had been sexually assaulted.
Three German women complained to police in Alicante that were sexually assaulted after several men broke into their hotel room in Los Belones. Players with the Premiership club had been staying in the Spanish holiday resort of La Manga during a training camp.
A Spanish official has confirmed that the players had been arrested and charged with "sexual aggression". One of the players has been bailed, but the remaining eight are still in custody.
In a statement released today, a Leicester City spokesperson said: "The club is aware that a number of players have been interviewed by Spanish police as a result of alleged incidents which took place during a club training camp in Spain. The club is co-operating fully with the authorities in their investigations but, as these investigations are still on-going, is not in a position to make any further comment at this stage."
(gmcg)
Three German women complained to police in Alicante that were sexually assaulted after several men broke into their hotel room in Los Belones. Players with the Premiership club had been staying in the Spanish holiday resort of La Manga during a training camp.
A Spanish official has confirmed that the players had been arrested and charged with "sexual aggression". One of the players has been bailed, but the remaining eight are still in custody.
In a statement released today, a Leicester City spokesperson said: "The club is aware that a number of players have been interviewed by Spanish police as a result of alleged incidents which took place during a club training camp in Spain. The club is co-operating fully with the authorities in their investigations but, as these investigations are still on-going, is not in a position to make any further comment at this stage."
(gmcg)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
20 May 2004
Charges dropped against Leicester City trio
The three Leicester City players accused of sexually assaulting three women in the Spanish resort of La Manga last February have seen all charges against them dropped. The club's captain Paul Dickov and players Frank Sinclair and Keith Gillespie had been charged with 'sexual aggression', which carries a maximum sentence of up to 14 years in prison.
Charges dropped against Leicester City trio
The three Leicester City players accused of sexually assaulting three women in the Spanish resort of La Manga last February have seen all charges against them dropped. The club's captain Paul Dickov and players Frank Sinclair and Keith Gillespie had been charged with 'sexual aggression', which carries a maximum sentence of up to 14 years in prison.
12 March 2004
Leicester City trio fly home after being granted bail
The three Leicester City players accused of sexually assaulting three women in La Manga last week have been released on bail. The club's captain Paul Dickov and players Frank Sinclair and Keith Gillespie are expected to return to the UK today after their release from a jail in Murcia late last night.
Leicester City trio fly home after being granted bail
The three Leicester City players accused of sexually assaulting three women in La Manga last week have been released on bail. The club's captain Paul Dickov and players Frank Sinclair and Keith Gillespie are expected to return to the UK today after their release from a jail in Murcia late last night.
09 May 2006
Footballer injured in nightclub brawl
Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge has injured in a disturbance at a London nightclub during a night out with fellow Premiership players. The disturbance happened at the Embassy Club in Mayfair, where it is understood an end-of-season private party was being held for footballers from the Chelsea and Arsenal teams.
Footballer injured in nightclub brawl
Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge has injured in a disturbance at a London nightclub during a night out with fellow Premiership players. The disturbance happened at the Embassy Club in Mayfair, where it is understood an end-of-season private party was being held for footballers from the Chelsea and Arsenal teams.
30 July 2012
Black Footballer Was Racially Victimised, Tribunal Rules
A black football player who was dismissed by his club was racially victimised, a tribunal has ruled. Mark McCammon, 33, claimed Gillingham FC fined him for not showing up in heavy snow and refused to give him treatment for an injury. He said black players at the club were treated different from white players.
Black Footballer Was Racially Victimised, Tribunal Rules
A black football player who was dismissed by his club was racially victimised, a tribunal has ruled. Mark McCammon, 33, claimed Gillingham FC fined him for not showing up in heavy snow and refused to give him treatment for an injury. He said black players at the club were treated different from white players.
16 February 2012
Administrators To Discuss Terms With Players
Administrators for financially crippled Rangers are meeting players and staff at the club's Murray Park training complex on Thursday morning. It is believed that a programme of job cuts is to be arranged but it will be next week at the earliest before details emerge.
Administrators To Discuss Terms With Players
Administrators for financially crippled Rangers are meeting players and staff at the club's Murray Park training complex on Thursday morning. It is believed that a programme of job cuts is to be arranged but it will be next week at the earliest before details emerge.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
