United player on bail over rape claims

BELFAST-BORN Manchester United player Jonny Evans was released on bail yesterday after his arrest in connection with an alleged rape at a hotel where the club was having its Christmas party.

Evans, 19, a defender who joined United in July 2004, presented himself for questioning on Tuesday evening and was held overnight at a police station in Manchester.

He was questioned again yesterday and is believed to have fully co-operated with police.