Everton make statement as player suspended pending police investigation

The club say they are supporting the authorities

Everton Football Club have confirmed that they have suspended a first-team player from their squad pending a police investigation. The Premier League club did not confirm the identity of the player or the relation of the investigation. In a statement, the club said: 'Everton can confirm it has suspended a First-Team player pending a police investigation. The Club will continue to support the authorities with their inquiries and will not be making any further statement at this time.'