Manchester United and England goalkeeper Dean Henderson issues a statement denying 'hurtful' internet rumours that he is the Premier League star arrested for attacking his girlfriend
* Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has denied 'hurtful' social media allegations that he assaulted his girlfriend
* Reports at the weekend alleged a Premier League footballer was arrested by police in 2019 on suspicion of domestic abuse
* The star's girlfriend called the police, also alleging he sent abusive messages
* Social media users pointed the finger at Henderson, who has denied the claims
Dean Henderson has been forced to publicly deny 'hurtful' rumours circulating on social media that he was arrested for attacking his girlfriend.
Reports over the weekend revealed that an unnamed Premier League star tipped for England honours was involved in the incident in 2019.
He was arrested when the woman called police, who took no further action after a community resolution was agreed, and the two parties later reached an out-of-court settlement.
Henderson said he felt compelled to deny the online speculation because of the effect it was having on his family.
In a statement posted on Instagram, the Manchester United goalkeeper wrote: 'Can't believe I'm having to do this but I'd just like to address the rumours that have come to light in the last couple of days.
'There are some sad people in the world that have attached my name to such inappropriate, hurtful and totally false news stories.
'I have a family who have even affected by this so wanted to put the rumours to bed and move on.'
The arrest in 2019 took place after the player's girlfriend rang the authorities, alleging an attack and claiming she received threatening messages at night. Police later seized the star, who isn't named in reports for legal reasons, at his home. He is no longer in a relationship with his accuser.
The matter was settled out of court after the player employed lawyers, with police satisfied that a 'community resolution' had been found.
The Premier League man reportedly paid a five-figure settlement sum to his ex-girlfriend to bury the matter.
. It comes after reports that a Premier League footballer was reportedly arrested in 2019 over domestic abuse claims, with the player settling out of court
Henderson revealed in the past that he was in a relationship and has shared photographs of him and his girlfriend, with his most recent picture together dating back to December 2020 – but is yet to reveal her name. It is currently unknown whether the two are still together.
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has taken to Instagram to deny 'hurtful' social media allegations that he assaulted his girlfriend. Henderson, has revealed the distressing rumours have affected him and his family. It comes after reports that a Premier League footballer was reportedly arrested in 2019 over domestic abuse claims, with the player settling out of court
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