City Fan Posted 14 June 2005 Posted 14 June 2005 Robin in rape arrest shock Arsenal striker Robin van Persie was arrested on Monday in his native Holland on suspicion of rape. A spokesperson for the Prosecution Office in Rotterdam revealed the 21-year-old was in police custody. "He is suspected of rape and our system is different to England. He is in police custody pending investigation," the spokesperson said. "The alleged rape took place last weekend and he was arrested on Monday." Van Persie was brought to Highbury for £2.75m for the start of last season, billed as the next Dennis Bergkamp. The youngster was not a regular in the first team, although he impressed in his 14 starting appearances under manager Arsene Wenger. He scored 10 goals in all competitions for the Gunners in his first season at the club, although there were questions raised about his temperament. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was upset with van Persie's challenge on Kieran Richardson in a Carling Cup clash, although the Football Association took no action. The Holland international was also sent off against Southampton at St Mary's for two wild tackles. However, he started to show his promise towards the end of the season, netting twice in the FA Cup semi-final win against Blackburn. He required treatment after his second strike after getting flattened by Andy Todd as he wheeled away to celebrate.
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