Two Queens Park Rangers players have been arrested on suspicion of voyeurism after police swooped on the club’s training ground on Thursday to make the arrests
Two footballers were arrested at the Queens Park Rangers Football Club training ground last night (Thursday, February 27) for alleged voyeurism.
The Daily Mail reports that the pair are believed to be in their late teens. It is said that the arrests are linked to another incident at a South London, Kingston nightclub earlier in February.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that the arrests have taken place, with the complainant being supported by specialist officers, reports the Mirror.
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They said: “On Thursday, 27 February, police arrested two men in their late teens on suspicion of voyeurism. This follows a report of an incident which took place at a nightclub in Kingston on Wednesday, 5 February.
“Both suspects remain in custody and enquiries are ongoing. The victim continues to be supported by specialist officers.”
QPR meanwhile have confirmed that they are aware of the ‘alleged incident’, adding that the two players in question are assisting the police with their enquiries.
The club put out a statement saying: “Queens Park Rangers Football Club are aware of an alleged incident involving two academy players.
“The individuals are helping police with their enquiries. As this is an ongoing investigation, the club will not be making any further comment at this time.”
The heaviest sentence for those found accountable for voyeurism can reach up to two years behind bars. QPR find themselves positioned at 14th in the Championship table, seven points shy of the play-off spots and a comfortable 14 points away from the drop zone.