A former England and Premier League football star found himself in deep trouble as he was about to jet out of the UK.

The retired player, who proudly wore the Three Lions jersey during the 2010s, was cuffed at Stansted Airport on suspicion of attempted rape, according to reports.

Word is, the arrest stems from a disturbing allegation made by his ex-partner.

Essex Police confirmed the arrest and stated that the individual has been released on bail as the investigation continues.

Sources at Stansted revealed the footballer was "discreetly pulled aside by Border Force" while going through passport control.

Apparently, his name flagged up in the system due to the outstanding allegation of attempted rape.

Talk about a sudden and shocking end to his travel plans! Sunday night turned into a nightmare as he was stopped before he could even board his budget flight.

How did this all unfold? Several weeks ago, the ex-partner reportedly filed a complaint, triggering an Essex Police investigation. The allegation? A violent attempt to rape her during their relationship.

Officers raced to Stansted to apprehend the suspect, whose identity remains under wraps for legal reasons.

The routine arrest process followed: fingerprints, DNA sample, and the dreaded mugshot.

Imagine the shock as the former star found himself locked in a cell, awaiting his solicitor and detectives.

After hours of questioning, he was finally released on bail, pending further investigations.

The airport arrest has left many scratching their heads. After all, the footballer has been spotted at numerous public events recently. Why the sudden arrest now?

One source questioned, "It’s bizarre that he was arrested at the airport when he has been quite visible in public recently."

Meanwhile, the complainant is receiving support during this difficult time. Specialist sex crimes officers have interviewed her, offering counselling and support.

In a statement, Essex Police confirmed, "A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape and has been bailed to a date in late February 2026 while we continue our inquiries."

The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge in the coming weeks.

Will this scandal tarnish his legacy forever? Only time will tell.

The former Premier League star now faces a long wait to discover his fate, and whether the allegations will lead to a trial.

We'll be keeping a close eye on this developing story.

Stay tuned for updates as they unfold!

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