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| England rugby stars face NZ probe | |
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| New Zealand police are investigating a "serious allegation" against up to four England rugby players after an alleged incident in a hotel room. | New Zealand police are investigating a "serious allegation" against up to four England rugby players after an alleged incident in a hotel room. |
| It allegedly occurred in a private room at the Hilton Hotel in Auckland early on Sunday morning after England's defeat to New Zealand's All Blacks. | It allegedly occurred in a private room at the Hilton Hotel in Auckland early on Sunday morning after England's defeat to New Zealand's All Blacks. |
| Auckland police have not confirmed the nature of the allegation. | Auckland police have not confirmed the nature of the allegation. |
| The Rugby Football Union (RFU) said the unnamed players were helping police with their enquiries. | |
| Auckland City Criminal Investigation Branch is investigating the alleged incident, which was brought to the attention of police on Sunday evening. | Auckland City Criminal Investigation Branch is investigating the alleged incident, which was brought to the attention of police on Sunday evening. |
| A RFU spokesman said in a statement: "The England rugby team has been informed by Auckland police that an allegation has been made against four members of the England playing squad. | A RFU spokesman said in a statement: "The England rugby team has been informed by Auckland police that an allegation has been made against four members of the England playing squad. |
| "No formal complaint has been made and we are co-operating with the police and their inquiries. | "No formal complaint has been made and we are co-operating with the police and their inquiries. |
| "In the circumstances we cannot make any other comment." | "In the circumstances we cannot make any other comment." |
| Auckland police said investigating officers were receiving the "appropriate level of co-operation from the England rugby team management". | Auckland police said investigating officers were receiving the "appropriate level of co-operation from the England rugby team management". |
| The England squad are currently in New Zealand for a two-match series against the All Blacks. | The England squad are currently in New Zealand for a two-match series against the All Blacks. |