Premier League Player Threatened at Gunpoint; Agent Arrested

A Premier League player in his 20s was allegedly threatened with a firearm while walking with a friend on a busy north London street (Cockfosters Parade, Barnet) on the night of Sept. 6, with police called at about 11:14 p.m. A 31-year-old football agent was arrested days later at his Hertfordshire home on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent/brandishing to cause fear and is also being investigated over alleged blackmail and threats against the player’s friend; he was also questioned over driving without a licence. No one was injured; the unnamed player reported the incident, is said to be shaken, and has been supported by friends and his club. The agent was granted bail on Sept. 9 with conditions barring contact with the player, visits to the club training ground and travel abroad, though a magistrates’ court later varied bail to permit pre-booked trips provided he returns his passport to police on his return. The Metropolitan Police confirmed a full investigation is under way and the suspect has not been charged.