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| Footballer Nile Ranger has been arrested in Newcastle on suspicion of breaching bail conditions in relation to a forthcoming rape trial. | Footballer Nile Ranger has been arrested in Newcastle on suspicion of breaching bail conditions in relation to a forthcoming rape trial. |
| The former Newcastle United striker, who is now with League One club Swindon Town, was arrested outside a city centre nightclub early on Wednesday. | |
| In August, magistrates ordered him to stay out of the Northumbria Police area after he was charged with rape. | In August, magistrates ordered him to stay out of the Northumbria Police area after he was charged with rape. |
| Mr Ranger, 22, of Swindon, is due in court later this month. | |
| He is due to appear at Newcastle Crown Court after denying rape in connection with an alleged incident at a hotel in the Jesmond area in the city in January 2013. | |
| A spokesman for Northumbria Police said: "A 22-year-old male was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning on suspicion of breach of bail conditions and is currently in police custody helping police with inquiries." | |
| Mr Ranger made more than 50 appearances for Newcastle following his debut in 2009 but the majority were as a substitute. | |
| The former England under-19 international signed for the Wiltshire club in August last year. | The former England under-19 international signed for the Wiltshire club in August last year. |