A Premier League player was allegedly threatened with a gun by a football agent after an altercation on a busy north London street.
The Metropolitan Police were called to the incident on Sept. 6 at around 11 p.m., which is understood to have stemmed from the player’s decision not to use the services of the 31-year-old agent.
report that the agent, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has worked with players operating at international level and that the player in question is an established Premier League regular.
“Police were called at 23.14hrs on Saturday, 6 September, to reports a man in his 20s had been threatened with a firearm on Cockfosters Parade, Barnet,” a Metropolitan Police statement confirmed.
“Officers spoke to the victim and during the course of their investigation it was also reported another man in his 20s had also allegedly been blackmailed and threatened by the same individual. No injuries were reported in either incident.
“A 31-year-old man was arrested on Monday, 8 September on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent, blackmail and driving without a licence. He has been bailed while enquiries continue.”
A source told newspaper: “This was a terrifying incident and one which has sent shockwaves through the business side of football. The player was understandably shaken up—to have threats made against you with a gun is shocking.
“He reported it right away. It was the right thing to do for his safety. He has been supported by his friends and club and they all hope it will not impact his performances. But there will be serious questions about why this happened, which the police are now trying to answer.”
