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Football World Stunned as Agent Arrested over Gun Threat to Premier League Player: 'This Was a Terrifying Incident'
A 31-year-old agent was arrested on suspicion of firearms possession and blackmail after threatening a Premier League player and another man, police said.
- Police officers were called at 11:14 p.m. on Saturday, September 6 after reports a Premier League footballer in his 20s was threatened with a firearm on Cockfosters Parade, Barnet, North London.
- During the investigation, police learned another man in his 20s was also allegedly blackmailed and threatened by the same individual, with no injuries reported in either incident.
- A 31-year-old man was arrested on Monday, September 8 on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent, blackmail and driving without a licence; he has been bailed while enquiries continue.
- The BBC reported the incident has been a `horrendous` ordeal for the player, who cannot be named for legal reasons, and the player's club are understood to be aware of the incident.
- The accused, described as an agent, was reportedly bailed on September 9 with a no-contact condition regarding the Premier League player, The Sun reported.
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