Solano arrested on suspicion of rape

Solano arrested on suspicion of rape

Published Apr. 27, 2010 5:27 p.m. ET

Peru midfielder Nolberto Solano has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

Solano, who plays for second-tier English club Leicester, was released on police bail after being arrested at his house in Newcastle on Monday after an allegation was made by a 22-year-old woman.

Solano's lawyer, Simon McKay, says he "denies the allegation fully."

Solano became the first Peruvian to play in the Premier League when he joined Newcastle in 1998 from Boca Juniors.

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