England and Newcastle United footballer Kieron Dyer tonight denied any involvement with an alleged attack on a 17-year-old girl in a London hotel.
In a statement issued through his lawyers to "set the record straight and put an end to the massive speculation", Dyer (24) said his family had been hounded and "my reputation has been damaged in the most public way possible".
Dyer said: "I had no involvement in this matter let alone being 'at the centre of it' as suggested in emails, websites and elsewhere."
He said: "Until now I have felt trapped and it has been very frustrating that I have been unable to clarify publicly the facts which clearly exonerate me, whilst the police conduct their inquiries."
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