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- 25 January 2013, 17:02
Newcastle Striker Ranger Held Over Rape Claim
Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of rape.
The 21-year-old Premier League footballer was held by Northumbria Police following an allegation made by a woman that she was attacked at a hotel in Jesmond, Newcastle between Wednesday and Thursday.
London-born Ranger, who lives in Forest Hall, North Tyneside, was questioned earlier today.
A police spokeswoman said: "On Thursday, January 24 a woman reported to police that she had been raped overnight at a hotel in Jesmond.
"A 21-year-old man has been arrested at an address in Forest Hall on suspicion of rape."
Ranger, a former England under-19 player, angered fans by criticising them for booing after Newcastle lost to Reading at the weekend.
He has had a troubled time at Newcastle, with loans to Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley. A Newcastle United spokeswoman declined to comment.
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what do you think?
Barnaby Erdman
People, whoever they are socially should have anoniminity until proved guilty! These accusations harm people's reputation, even if they are then found innocent!
Andrea Hill
agree
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Diane Rogers
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Diane Rogers
Orange why put these stories up if we can't comment on them. Or is it someone complaining
davenlesley
Diane. Same as the last one about a young lass and 4 footballers in Brighton. Don't waste your time even trying
Jasmin Louise
Diane and Dave. Actually Orange shouldn't be accepting comments for legal reasons.
davenlesley
Hi Jasmin. I had a gut feeling that might be the case.If it could predjudice a trial why on earth invite comments.
Jasmin Louise
Hello Dave, yes that's true. Best to leave comments till after the trial. Hope you're well? How's the weather up North?
davenlesley
Hi Jasmin. I am fine thanks but am sick of this snow. It has snowed for most of the day and judging by our shed roof we must have had 9 or 10 inches over the last week or so
Jasmin Louise
Dave, Susan Warren (the cleaning fairy) would've helped shovel the snow for you...Google it lol
Diane Rogers
12:44pm on 25/1/2013
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Andrea Hill
1:30pm on 25/1/2013
££££££££
Diane Rogers
2:34pm on 25/1/2013
Exactly Andrea
Micheal Booth
3:35pm on 25/1/2013
So what.... NO means NO!!