Police interview witnesses in 'gang rape' probe

Detectives investigating the “gang rape” of a 17-year-old girl allegedly involving Premiership footballers travelled to North East England today, Scotland Yard said.

It is understood officers are interviewing a number of people but strictly as witnesses to the alleged attack last month at the Grosvenor House Hotel in central London.

Scotland Yard refused to comment on the investigation and would not discuss who police were speaking to.

“Officers working on Operation Tougo have travelled to Northumbria today,” a Scotland Yard spokesman said.

He added: “They are in liaison with local police.”