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."
NUFC player on suspicion of rape
The Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
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.
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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 !!!!
Last thing from me... To all the fans. U are not forced to buy season tickets.. Or pay our wages.. Please remember that...
God gives the hardest battles to the strongest soldiers !!!
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.
Ranger arrested on suspicion of rape
Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
The 21-year-old Premier League footballer was held by Northumbria Police following an allegation made by a woman that she was attacked at a hotel in Jesmond, Newcastle between Wednesday and Thursday.
London-born Ranger, who lives in Forest Hall, North Tyneside, is thought to still be being questioned.
– Northumbria Police spokesperson"On Thursday January 24 a woman reported to police that she had been raped overnight at a hotel in Jesmond.
A 21-year-old man has been arrested at an address in Forest Hall on suspicion of rape."
Newcastle United player reportedly questioned on suspicion of rape
The Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger has been arrested on suspicion of rape, sources have said.
Northumbria Police said they were investigating an alleged incident at a hotel in Jesmond on Wednesday evening. Officers arrested a 21-year-old man in Forest Hall.