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Possession of drugs and alleged sexual assault
But all jokes aside, these are pretty serious allegations.
Nothing compared to some of the crimes he's committed on a football pitch of course smileSunderland defender Titus Bramble has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and possession of a Class A drug.
A club statement is expected to follow shortly.
Bramble, who was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning, is being held in a Stockton-on-Tees police station after being arrested in Yarm.
A Cleveland Police spokeswoman said: "A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and possession of a class A drug.
"He is currently being questioned by police and inquiries are ongoing.’
Bramble, who has impressed for the Black Cats recently after a series of injuries hampered his Sunderland career, was jeered throughout Monday's defeat at Norwich because of his links with hometown club Ipswich.
He moved to Newcastle under Sir Bobby Robson for £6million in 2002. After five years on Tyneside he joined Wigan before returning to the north east with Sunderland last year.
The powerful but sometimes error-prone centre-back played 10 times for England Under-21s.
The club said it was making inquiries but did not want to say anything more at this time.
A Sunderland spokesman said: "The club is looking into this matter but due to ongoing police investigations is unable to comment further at this stage."
But all jokes aside, these are pretty serious allegations.