Football Agent Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Premier League Player With Gun

Football Agent Arrested After Player ‘Threatened With Gun’ in London

A football agent has been arrested after allegedly threatening a Premier League footballer with a gun, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed.

The shocking incident took place on 6 September in London, targeting a player in his 20s, who cannot be named for legal reasons.

Described as a “horrendous ordeal”, the incident has left the player and his club deeply shaken. His club is understood to be aware of the situation and providing full support.

Details of the Incident

• The player was allegedly threatened with a firearm late at night.

• Police were called at 23:14 BST following reports of the altercation.

• Another man was reportedly blackmailed and threatened by the same suspect during the same incident.

• No injuries were sustained by any of the victims.

Suspect in Custody and Investigation Ongoing

The 31-year-old agent was arrested on 8 September on suspicion of:

• Possession of firearms with intent to cause fear or harm,

• Blackmail, and

• Driving without a license.

The suspect has been released on bail while police enquiries continue.

The Metropolitan Police have launched a full investigation into the matter.

A spokesperson for the Met said:

“Police were called at 23:14 BST on 6 September following reports of a man being threatened with a firearm. A 31-year-old man was arrested and later bailed. Enquiries are ongoing.”

Premier League Club Offering Support

The player’s Premier League club has been made aware of the incident and is said to be offering welfare and security support to the footballer and his family.

While the player has not been named, officials have emphasized that his safety and mental wellbeing are being prioritized.

Background and Legal Context

Under UK firearm law, possession of a gun with intent to threaten or cause harm carries a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years, depending on the circumstances.

This latest incident has also renewed concerns about player safety, agent misconduct, and off-field intimidation in football circles — issues that have increasingly drawn attention from both governing bodies and law enforcement.