Newcastle's Nile Ranger bailed
Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger has been bailed after being questioned by detectives.
A Northumbria Police spokesman said: "A 21-year-old has been released on bail."
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Ranger 'spelled his name out in £20 notes'
Nile Ranger reportedly posted this picture on his Instagram hours before he was arrested - spelling his name out in £1500 worth of £20 notes.
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Ranger tweeted anger at Newcastle fans
Newcastle striker Nile Ranger, who has been arrested on suspicion of rape, tweeted on Saturday after the side's Premier League defeat:
Certain fans need to not come and support this team... Coming out to BOOO us.. Stay at home.. Don't need ur BOO's.... SAY NO MORE !!!!
From @NilePowerRanger on Twitter:Last thing from me... To all the fans. U are not forced to buy season tickets.. Or pay our wages.. Please remember that...
From @NilePowerRanger on Twitter:God gives the hardest battles to the strongest soldiers !!!
From @NilePowerRanger on Twitter:Nile Ranger 'criticised' Newcastle fans
Nile Ranger angered fans by criticising them for booing after Newcastle lost to Reading at the weekend.
He went on to enrage them by apparently spelling his name out in £20 notes and posting a photo online.