Callum Hudson-Odoi confirms Met Police will take no further action on allegation of rape made against him after a model he met online said she was attacked at Chelsea star’s Battersea apartment
- Callum Hudson-Odoi was arrested last month at his apartment in Battersea
- The Chelsea star was accused of rape by a model he is said to have met online
- The woman was taken to hospital that night after making the allegations
- But posting on Twitter he confirmed no further action will be taken by police
Callum Hudson-Odoi has confirmed the Metropolitan Police will take no further action following rape allegations made against him.
The Chelsea star was arrested last month and later released on bail after flouting social distancing guidelines to invite a model he had reportedly met online to his home in Battersea.
The police then attended reports of an incident after being called by the woman, who was taken to hospital by an ambulance that night after reporting that she had been raped.
Callum Hudson-Odoi has confirmed no further action will be taken on allegations against him
The 19-year-old Chelsea star was arrested last month on allegations of rape made by a model
The Sun reported last month that the Chelsea star allegedly asked the woman to arrive at his property wearing lingerie and that the pair exchanged flirtatious messages beforehand.
But following a ‘full and thorough investigation’, the 19-year-old confirmed in a statement posted on Twitter that no further action would be taken.
‘At a time where there are bigger things happening in the world right now, you may also be aware of serious allegations that were made against me,’ he said.
‘I have stayed silent and assisted the police fully throughout their enquiries, as I knew the day would soon come when my name would be cleared.
Hudson-Odoi had met the model online and invited her to his Battersea apartment
‘Following a full and thorough investigation, the police have now confirmed they will take no further action.
‘I would like to use this platform to thank everyone who has stood by my side and supported me during this difficult period.
‘I have learned that being a footballer and playing for one of the best clubs in the world comes with great responsibility, and going forward I will try and use my platform as a Chelsea player to be the best role model that I can be.’
The Met Police also confirmed the news, stating: ‘A man arrested on Sunday, 17 May following an allegation of rape… has been released with no further action.
But Hudson-Odoi thanked those who supported him and stated he wants to be a role model
‘The incident is therefore no longer being investigated by police.’
Hudson-Odoi revealed in March that he had contracted coronavirus, and was among one of the first Premier League players and staff to be affected.
Hudson-Odoi has emerged as one of the Premier League club’s most exciting prospects over the past two seasons.
Last year, the 19-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Bayern Munich, who tabled three bids for the winger worth as much as £45million.
Last September, he became one of the best-paid teenagers in world football after signing extended terms with the Blues worth a mind-boggling £180,000 per week.
The England international was one of the first Premier League players to contract coronavirus