Agent arrested after Downing complaint

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Cleveland Police confirmed on Wednesday that a 50-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman have been arrested in connection with allegations made by the player.

A police spokesman said: "Cleveland Police can confirm that officers from their Economic Crime Unit (Fraud Section) have this morning arrested a 50-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman from the Newcastle-upon-Tyne area on suspicion of offences of conspiracy to defraud and money laundering."

The spokesman continued: "They are currently being questioned by police at a police station in the Northumbria area."

Downing, 24, contacted police on the advice of his club.

In a statement, a Boro spokesman said: "Middlesbrough Football Club can confirm that it was approached some time ago by Stewart Downing with concerns he had regarding the way his and his company's affairs have been handled.

"The club advised him to involve lawyers and accountants to investigate these concerns.

"Having established his position, Stewart made a formal complaint to Cleveland Police who have since been investigating matters.

"This led to the arrest today of a man and a woman relating to the investigation.

"The Football Association are aware of the position and are continuing to monitor its progress."