Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed that a former Premier League player who was detained in 2021 on suspicion of child sex offenses won’t face any further consequences.
After being questioned by police in 2021, the player—who has since left the Premier League team he was playing for at the time of his arrest—was freed on bail.
GMP declared on Friday that the evidence did not satisfy the standard required for prosecution.
“The 33-year-old man who was arrested in connection with an investigation opened in June 2021 will face no further action,” a police statement read.
“The investigation team and Crown Prosecution Service have been working together and reached the decision that the evidence available at this time does not reach the threshold set out on the Code for Crown Prosecutors.
“Greater Manchester Police is committed to investigating allegations to secure the best possible outcomes for all involved and will continue to work with partner agencies to ensure individuals are supported throughout investigations and beyond.”