TV sports star “arrested on suspicion of raping a child”

A well-known TV sports presenter has been taken into custody over allegations of raping a child, The Sun has reported. The broadcaster was arrested after police raided his home early this week. During the operation, the authorities are said to have confiscated various documents and electronic devices for examination.

After being questioned by investigators, the presenter was held for 18 hours and then released on bail while the investigation continues. The allegations against him are believed to be historical in origin and involve a minor who was under 10 years old at the time of the alleged incidents.

According to the allegations, the child was attacked multiple times. At the time of the crime, the defendant was actively working in the television industry.

His employers are believed to have been informed of the ongoing police investigation, although his colleagues were reportedly previously unaware. The allegations were made recently and led to her being reported to authorities, the Mirror reports.

Following the allegations, child abuse experts interviewed the accuser, which led to the launch of an official investigation. Police are expected to delve deeper into the suspect’s past as part of their investigation.

A neighbor spoke to The Sun about the arrest and said: “The police came very early. They took him away and conducted a search there for a while. Everyone is shocked by his arrest.”