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Newcastle striker Ranger arrested on rape allegations

Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger has been arrested on suspicion of rape, reports BBC Sport. Northumbria Police said they received a call on Thursday that a woman had been raped overnight at a hotel in Jesmond near Newcastle.

A spokesman said a 21-year-old man had been arrested at an address in Forest Hall on suspicion of rape.

A club spokeswoman declined to comment about the arrest.

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