Ligue 1: Fulham defender Issa Diop arrested in France

Fulham defender Issa Diop has been arrested in France.

Diop was in police custody on Monday accused of ‘making threats’ towards his ex-partner.

He was arrested at the Pullman Hotel, in his home city of Toulouse, on Sunday following complaints by the unnamed woman, reports Depeche newspaper.

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The complaint was filed last week, but local police waited until Sunday to arrest Diop after he arrived from the UK.

His current legal status – ‘under arrest’ – allows police to hold him for 24 hours, but extensions can be granted by a judge.

Fulham released the following statement: “We are aware of reports emanating from France this morning regarding one of our players Issa Diop. We are currently liaising with the player’s representatives to establish the facts.”