Man United defender Jonny Evans arrested in alleged rape case
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Manchester United defender Jonny Evans was being questioned by police on Wednesday in connection with an alleged rape of a woman at the club's Christmas party.
The 19-year-old Northern Ireland international was arrested Tuesday evening after turning himself into police.
A 26-year-old woman was allegedly assaulted early Tuesday at the Great John Street Hotel in downtown Manchester. United players booked the entire hotel for a party on Monday night.
"Police are currently investigating a report of rape at a hotel in Manchester city center," Greater Manchester police said. "At about 4:15 am on Tuesday, police were called to the hotel on Great John Street to a report that a 26-year-old woman had been raped. Inquiries are continuing."