The BBC has apologised after accidentally sharing a picture of the wrong footballer while reporting on an English Premier League player arrested on rape charges. Presenter Mike Bushell revealed that the accused star has not been suspended by his club and is still free to travel with his team.
However during the 9.30am broadcast, a picture of an unconnected player was shown in the background. The image remained on screen for roughly 10 seconds before it was changed. In a bulletin two hours later, presenter Hugh Ferris apologised for the error, the Mirror reports.
He said: "Owing to a technical error, the wrong picture appeared in connection with a story of a Premier League player arrested over alleged sexual offences. A picture of a different and wholly unconnected player was shown. We apologise for this mistake."
