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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. | 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. | 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. | 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." | 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. | 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. |
A spokesman for Swindon Town said Mr Ranger had been given time off from the club for a legal conference ahead of his scheduled court appearance. |