A Tottenham Hotspur defender has been named as the Premier League player who was allegedly threatened with a gun by an agent when he was walking on the street.
The incident occurred on September 6, with the victim being named as Destiny Udogie, who allegedly had a row with his agent.
This is according to The Sun, who allege that the 31-year-old agent got into a row with the Tottenham man and a family member.
Udogie was reportedly targeted when he was walking with a friend on a busy London street when the agent is alleged to have pulled a gun on the Spurs man.
Police release statement after incident involving Tottenham defender Destiny Udogie
According to The Telegraph, the confrontation was sparked after the Spurs ace chose to cut ties with the agent in question.
After the incident, police were called to the scene shortly after 11 pm that evening, with the agent being detained at his home on September 8.
The report says that the suspect is under investigation for allegedly blackmailing and making threats against the footballer’s friend.
The Metropolitan Police’s statement reads: “Police were called at 23.14hrs on Saturday, September 6, to reports a man in his twenties had been threatened with a firearm on Cockfosters Parade, Barnet.
“Officers spoke to the victim, and during the course of their investigation, it was also reported that another man in his twenties had also allegedly been blackmailed and threatened by the same individual.”
Spurs release statement regarding the Udogie incident
Udogie and Tottenham Hotspur have not commented on the actual incident, given that it is an ongoing legal matter.
However, the club confirmed that they are providing the left-back and his family with all the support they need during this difficult time.
A Spurs spokesperson told The Sun: “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.”