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Hughes arrested for sexual assault

Hughes arrested for sexual assault
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Notts County frontman Lee Hughes is arrested over allegations of sexual assault, police have confirmed.

Notts County striker Lee Hughes has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.

Reports emerged yesterday claiming that the 35-year-old had been involved in an incident with a woman in a hotel in Croydon.

The League One side were staying at the hotel in preparation for their FA Cup match against Sutton United.

A club statement read: "Notts County can confirm that the club are aware of an alleged incident involving one of our players at the team's hotel on Saturday, December 3. As this is a police matter, the club will be making no further comment on this incident."

It is believed that a woman accused Hughes of putting his hand up her dress while staying in the hotel.

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