Everton suspend first-team player pending police investigation

Everton have confirmed a first team player has been suspended pending a police investigation.

The club released a statement on their website confirming the news, though didn’t reveal the identity of the player, or what the investigation surrounded.

The statement reads: “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.”

Everton are set to fly to America on Wednesday ahead of their participation in the Florida Cup.

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