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Spurs defender Destiny Udogie 'threatened with a gun', club says after suspect, 31, arrested

The Italian full-back is being supported by his club and police after the alleged ordeal

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Tottenham Hotspur defender Destiny Udogie was allegedly 'threatened with a gun' in a shocking incident on a busy London street last month.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Destiny Udogie was allegedly 'threatened with a gun' in a shocking incident on a busy London street last month. Picture: Getty

By Chay Quinn

Tottenham Hotspur defender Destiny Udogie was allegedly 'threatened with a gun' in a shocking incident on a busy London street last month.

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His club say they have been providing support to the 22-year-old Italian since the alleged incident on September 6.

A 31-year-old man has since been arrested on on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent, blackmail and driving without a licence after the incident was reported to the police.

On Tuesday evening, a Tottenham Hotspur spokesman said: "We have been providing support for Destiny and his family since the incident and will continue to do so.

"Given this is a legal matter, we cannot comment any further."

The Metropolitan Police said they have launched an investigation after they were called at 11.14pm on September 6 to reports a man in his 20s had been threatened with a gun in Cockfosters Parade, Barnet.

The suspect been bailed while inquiries continue, the force said.

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The Met said it is continuing to support Udogie and his family.

A spokesman said: "Officers spoke to the victim and, during the course of their investigation, it was also a reported another man in his 20s had also allegedly been blackmailed and threatened by the same individual.

"No injuries were reported in either incident.

"A 31-year-old man was arrested on Monday, September 8 on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent, blackmail and driving without a licence.

"He has been bailed while inquiries continue."