Hudson-Odoi confirms rape allegation case has been dropped

June 15, 2020
The England international was arrested in mid-May, but an investigation by the relevant authorities has ended and he is free to focus on football

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has welcomed the decision by Metropolitan Police to end their investigation into allegations of rape made against him, with the 19-year-old pleased to see his name cleared.

The England international was arrested on May 17 after facing accusations of sexual assault.

He was subsequently released from custody and bailed until mid-June.

The relevant authorities have now carried out all of their enquiries and determined that Hudson-Odoi has no case to answer.

He has welcomed that ruling and taken to social media to thank those who have offered their support during a testing time.

Hudson-Odoi has also vowed to be more aware of the responsibilities he has as a professional footballer in the public eye, with the teenager determined to become a “role model”.