Future Udogie has been named because the Premier League footballer who was allegedly threatened at gunpoint by an agent on a north London avenue. The Tottenham defender was out with a good friend on the night time of Saturday 6 September when the alleged incident occurred.
Police have been referred to as and the agent was detained on suspicion of brandishing the weapon with intent to trigger concern of violence. The suspect was additionally investigated for allegedly blackmailing and making threats towards Udogie's good friend. He has not been charged with any offence. There isn't any suggestion that the agent involved is Udogie's agent.
The alleged incident occurred through the September worldwide break, when Udogie was not concerned with Italy. He has not taken any day trip from the sport and was again in motion for Spurs of their subsequent fixture – the league win at West Ham on 13 September, when he got here on as an alternative.
Udogie's title was first revealed in Italy a couple of hours earlier than Spurs kicked off their Champions League dwelling tie towards Copenhagen on Tuesday – with the defender within the beginning lineup.
A Spurs spokesperson stated: “We now have been offering assist for Future and his household because the incident and can proceed to take action. Given this can be a authorized matter, we can't remark any additional.”
The Metropolitan police stated it was referred to as at 11.14pm on 6 September to stories a person in his 20s had been threatened with a gun in Cockfosters Parade, Barnet.
A spokesperson stated: “Officers spoke to the sufferer and, through the course of their investigation, it was additionally reported one other man in his 20s had additionally allegedly been blackmailed and threatened by the identical particular person. No accidents have been reported in both incident.
“A 31-year-old man was arrested on Monday 8 September on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent, blackmail and driving and not using a licence. He has been bailed whereas inquiries proceed.”
