Former Everton footballer arrested on suspicion of child sex offences is CLEARED

A former Everton player will not be charged after being arrested on suspicion of child sex offences in 2021. 

The player, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been cleared and will face no further action, according to the police.

A statement from Greater Manchester Police read: ‘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.’

February saw confirmation that the Crown Prosecution Service were probing whether to charge the star or not.

The club released a statement at the time confirming that the player would be suspended

The married player had been held by the police in July 2021, before being released on bail, with bail being extended around 12 months ago. 

Magistrates approved an application for the extension, which was to last up until July 2022. 

The player was suspended by the Premier League club immediately, which the club confirmed in a statement at the time.

It read: ‘Everton can confirm it has suspended a player pending a police investigation. 

‘The club will continue to support the authorities with their inquiries and will not be making any further statement at this time.’