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14/06/2005
Arsenal star arrested over rape claim
Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie has been arrested in his native Holland on suspicion of rape, it has been announced.
The 21-year-old Premiership player, who is training with the Dutch national squad in Rotterdam, was arrested following claims made a 21-year-old woman.
A spokesperson for the prosecution office in Rotterdam confirmed that Van Persie had been arrested on suspicion of rape, which allegedly took place at the weekend. He is in police custody and, under Dutch law, can be held for three days without being charged.
Van Persie left Dutch team Feyenoord to join Arsenal in May 2004, for £2.75 million. He scored ten goals for the club last season, who won the FA Cup and finished second in the Premier League.
Arsenal have yet to comment on the situation.
(KMcA/MB)
The 21-year-old Premiership player, who is training with the Dutch national squad in Rotterdam, was arrested following claims made a 21-year-old woman.
A spokesperson for the prosecution office in Rotterdam confirmed that Van Persie had been arrested on suspicion of rape, which allegedly took place at the weekend. He is in police custody and, under Dutch law, can be held for three days without being charged.
Van Persie left Dutch team Feyenoord to join Arsenal in May 2004, for £2.75 million. He scored ten goals for the club last season, who won the FA Cup and finished second in the Premier League.
Arsenal have yet to comment on the situation.
(KMcA/MB)
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