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QPR striker Loic Remy arrested in gang rape investigation | QPR striker Loic Remy arrested in gang rape investigation |
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Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy has been arrested on suspicion of rape. | Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy has been arrested on suspicion of rape. |
The 26-year-old French international was held by Scotland Yard's sex crime squad along with two other men who were arrested in Fulham, west London. | |
They were questioned over allegations that a 34-year-old woman was raped on 6 May by three men. | |
Mr Remy's solicitors said the player denied the allegation, but he could not comment. The men have been released on bail until September. | |
£8m deal | £8m deal |
The allegation was passed to the Met from Kent Police two days after the woman said she was attacked. | |
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "Three men, aged 26, 23 and 22, were arrested at an address in Fulham on suspicion of rape." | A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "Three men, aged 26, 23 and 22, were arrested at an address in Fulham on suspicion of rape." |
Mr Remy joined QPR from Marseille in an £8m deal in January. | |
In a statement Mr Remy's solicitors, Harbottle & Lewis, said: "Our client is aware of press reports concerning his arrest by the Metropolitan Police Service on the morning of 15 May 2013. | |
"Our client denies the claim that has been made. Our client is not able to make any further comment in relation to this matter." | "Our client denies the claim that has been made. Our client is not able to make any further comment in relation to this matter." |
It added he "has not been charged with any offence". | |
A spokesperson for QPR said the club was "aware of the allegations" but could not comment while the police investigation was continuing. | A spokesperson for QPR said the club was "aware of the allegations" but could not comment while the police investigation was continuing. |