The former Premier League footballer was reportedly arrested at Stansted Airport in Essex on Sunday

A former England and Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape.

The suspect, who played for the Three Lions in the 2010s, was detained at Stansted Airport, reported The Sun.

He cannot be named for legal reasons.

"A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape and has been bailed to a date in late February 2026 while we continue our enquiries," said an Essex Police spokesperson.