Newcastle Players Interviewed By Police

By Matthew Jones
October 18 2003

All Newcastle United's players and Sir Bobby Robson are set to be interviewed by police as potential witnesses in an alleged gang rape probe.

THE EVENING CHRONICLE

All Newcastle United's players and Sir Bobby Robson are set to be interviewed by police as potential witnesses in an alleged gang rape probe.

Officers from Scotland Yard's specialist sex crimes investigations unit based in Sapphire travelled to Tyneside to start the talks with Newcastle stars, which they hope will clear-up a lot of speculation over the alledged gang rape.

Reports claimed that Kieron Dyer played a part in the incident, but Dyer released a statement saying:

"My reputation has been damaged in the most public way possible.

"I had no involvement in this matter, let alone being 'at the centre of it' as suggested in emails, websites and elsewhere.

"Until now, I have felt trapped and it has been very frustrating that I have been unable to clarify publicly the facts which clearly exonerate me, whilst the police conduct their inquiries."

Nicholas Meikle aged 29, a party organiser was also questioned by police and later bailed along with a 27-year-old man.

Sapphire officers have left Tyneside and they are continuing their inquiries.