An Everton footballer who was arrested on suspicion of child sex offences has had his bail extended again, police have confirmed today.
The player cannot be named for legal reasons.
Greater Manchester Police have now confirmed his bail has now been extended until April 17, reports the Liverpool Echo.
Initially arrested on July 16, the top flight player had his bail date initially set for a month later before it was extended until October, and then January, as police continued their investigation.
But it has now been confirmed those terms have once more been extended with enquiries ongoing.
In a statement at the time of the arrest, a spokesperson from GMP said: "Officers arrested a man on Friday 16 July 2021 on suspicion of child sex offences.
"He is on police bail pending further enquiries."
No further details have been revealed.
