Issa Diop Released Without Charge After Death Threat Accusations
Fulham defender Issa Diop has been released without charge after being accused of making death threats towards his partner. The 26-year-old was arrested at the Pullman Hotel in Toulouse at around 8pm local time on Sunday evening, according to regional newspaper La Depeche.
Background of the Incident
The incident occurred after Diop’s 29-year-old partner filed a complaint with French authorities last week. Investigators had to wait to arrest Diop as he has been living in London. However, a spokesman for Toulouse prosecutors provided an update on Monday afternoon and said: ‘The suspect has been released. There is no case to answer.’
Fulham’s Response
Fulham signed Diop in a £15 million deal from West Ham last summer. The French defender quickly established himself as a regular for Marco Silva’s side last season, making 29 appearances in all competitions. After news of his arrest, Fulham released the following statement: ‘We are aware of reports emanating from France this morning regarding one of our players, Issa Diop. We are currently liaising with the player’s representatives to establish the facts.’
Conclusion
Diop has now been released without charge and it remains to be seen what action, if any, Fulham will take against him. It is also unclear whether the police investigation into the alleged death threats will continue.