A Brighton and Hove Albion player has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.

The Premier League footballer is in his twenties and cannot be named for legal reasons.

Brighton have responded to the news

He was arrested outside a seafront nightclub on Wednesday morning along with another man in his forties.

Sussex Police said in a statement: “Two men have been arrested after a woman reported being sexually assaulted at a venue in Brighton, in the early hours of Wednesday (October 6).

“A man in his 40s and a man in his 20s, both from Brighton, were arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and remain in police custody at this time.

“The victim is receiving specialist support from officers.”

Meanwhile, a Brighton statement read: “Brighton & Hove Albion are aware that one of its players is assisting police with the investigation of an alleged offence.

“The matter is subject to a legal process and the club is therefore unable to make further comment at this time.”

Source: Talk Sport