West Ham forward Diafra Sakho has been arrested on suspicion of domestic assault.
Police officers made their move last Thursday, just three days before the Hammers recorded a shock 2-0 win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, following allegations the 25-year-old attacked a female.
Sakho was arrested at his Essex home, in Hornchurch, before being taken to an east London police station.
The 25-year-old Sakho (right) was arrested three days before West Ham beat Arsenal in the Premier League
The Senegal international has been bailed and is due to return at a date towards the end of next month.
A police spokesman confirmed: 'Officers from Tower Hamlets have arrested a man on suspicion of domestic assault.
