United footballer Evans denied 'rape' claim

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Jonny Evans is said to have rung his friends after he was accused of rape by a woman at the party, according to The Sun newspaper.

Greater Manchester Police were called to the Great John Street Hotel in the early hours of Tuesday following reports that a 26-year-old woman had been raped.

The 19-year-old was arrested on Tuesday evening and was later released on bail, Greater Manchester Police said. A spokesman said he had been bailed until February 23 pending further inquiries.

Evans, who spent last season on loan at Sunderland, is not a regular first team player but has made three appearances for Manchester United this year.

The Belfast-born defender has also played for Northern Ireland eight times.

Manchester United's next match is a home fixture against Everton at noon on Sunday. A club spokeswoman declined to comment on Evans' arrest.

On Wednesday, a security guard was outside Evans' home in Sale, Greater Manchester.

The footballer was not believed to be inside the house.