File picture of Kaishu Sano© X (Twitter)
Japan footballer Kaishu Sano has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a lady, native media reported on Wednesday. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder and two associates, additionally of their 20s, allegedly sexually assaulted the girl at a resort in Tokyo on Sunday, Japan public broadcaster NHK and different media reported, citing unnamed police sources. After responding to a name instantly after the alleged assault from the girl, reported to be in her 30s, police arrested the three close to the resort, the experiences mentioned.
Contacted by AFP, Japanese police weren’t instantly accessible for remark.
Sano, who has made 4 appearances for Japan and was a part of the squad at this yr’s Asian Cup in Qatar, signed for German Bundesliga membership Mainz earlier this month from Kashima Antlers.
Kashima mentioned it was “very involved in regards to the matter concerning its former participant” in a press release.
“Due to the character of the matter, the membership is unable to verify additional particulars however will maintain an in depth eye on the scenario,” the J.League membership mentioned.
Japan’s Junya Ito, who performs for French facet Reims, left the Asian Cup in February after Japanese police mentioned he was below investigation for an alleged sexual assault in Osaka final yr.
Ito denied the allegation and is suing his accusers for 200 million yen ($1.3 million) in damages.
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