A Premier League footballer arrested on suspicion of child sex offences has had his bail extended.
The 31-year-old, who cannot be named, has seen his bail extended until January 16, next year, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have confirmed to the ECHO today.
Initially arrested on July 16, the top flight player had his bail date initially set for a month later before it was extended until October 16, as the police continued their investigation.
But it has now been confirmed that those terms have been extended again as enquiries continue to be made.
A statement, from GMP, at the time of the arrest read: In a a statement, a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers arrested a 31-year-old man on Friday 16 July 2021 on suspicion of child sex offences.
"He is on police bail pending further enquiries."
