A former Everton footballer who was arrested on suspicion of child sex offences has been cleared, police have confirmed. The player ,who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been on bail and has not been able to leave the country since his arrest on July 16, 2021, the Mirror reports.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police told the Mirror: "The 33-year-old man who was arrested in connection with an investigation opened in June 2021 will face no further action. The investigation team and Crown Prosecution Service have been working together and reached the decision that the evidence available at this time does not reach the threshold set out on the Code for Crown Prosecutors.
"Greater Manchester Police is committed to investigating allegations to secure the best possible outcomes for all involved and will continue to work with partner agencies to ensure individuals are supported throughout investigations and beyond." A CPS spokesperson revealed in February that GMP had referred the case to prosecutors more than 18 months after the player was arrested.
