The Metropolitan police have handed a “full file” of evidence on a Premier League footballer accused of rape to the Crown Prosecution Service.

The player, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was first arrested on suspicion of rape in July 2022 at an address in Barnet and was rearrested while in custody following allegations of two more incidents of rape, taking place in April and June 2021, by another woman. Since then he has been released on bail, which has been repeatedly extended, and was questioned further in November. Meanwhile, the police confirmed a technicality meant it would be taking no further action over the incident that took place in June 2021.

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“Met officers are investigating following a number of reports of alleged sexual offences between 2021 and 2023,” said a spokesperson for the Met. “A full file has been passed to the Crown Prosecution Service [CPS] and detectives continue to work with prosecutors. Those who have come forward to police continue to receive support from Met officers.”

The investigation into sexual offences taking place in 2023 suggests more victims have made allegations against the player, with the BBC reporting last year that four women have made formal accusations to the police.

The 31-year-old player has continued to play for his club despite the continuing investigation. The Guardian reported in July 2022 that the club had been aware of the allegations as far back as the autumn of 2021.