Police launch investigation after Tottenham defender Destiny Udogie ‘threatened with gun’ in London

Police launched an investigation after a Premier League football player was allegedly threatened with a gun in north London.

The Metropolitan Police are investigating the incident involving Tottenham Hotspur and Italy defender Destiny Udogie.

Meanwhile, Tottenham also provides support to the 22-year-old player and his family.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent, blackmail and driving without a license following the incident in September.

Police said he was released on bail while investigations continued.

A Tottenham spokesman said on Tuesday: “We have been providing support to Destiny and her family since the incident and will continue to do so.

“Given that this is a legal matter, we cannot comment further.”

Police were called to reports of a man in his 20s being threatened with a gun in Cockfosters Parade, Barnet, at 11.14pm on September 6.

A spokesman said: “Officers spoke to the victim and during their investigation it was alleged that another man in his 20s had also been blackmailed and threatened by the same individual.

“There were no injuries in either incident.

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

“He has been released on bail while investigations continue.”