Lazio Ace Felipe Anderson's Dad Reportedly Arrested on Suspected Double Homicide

The father of Lazio's in-form attacking midfielder Felipe Anderson has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of double homicide.

Eurosport's Italian website reported the news, translated by The Guardian:

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Sebastiao Tome Gomes, 51, turned himself in to Brazilian police after allegedly chasing a love rival, who was riding a motorbike, in his Fiat. Both drivers then apparently lost control of their vehicles and crashed into a nearby house. The motorbike rider died instantly, as did a 61-year-old woman who was asleep inside the house.

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101 Great Goals provided a tweet which carries an image of the damage from the English newspaper's report:

No official statement or reaction has yet been made public.

Anderson has enjoyed a breakout season with Lazio, scoring five and assisting five in his last quintet of appearances for the improving side, per WhoScored.com.

The creative 21-year-old has played a key role in pushing Stefano Pioli's team to third in the table, their most realistic finishing position behind Juventus and city rivals Roma.

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According to Metro, he was linked to a host of clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, before joining Lazio in 2013. Despite taking time to adjust to life in Italy, Anderson is now hitting the form which could one day see him depart Lazio for a mega fee.

The Italian side have suffered regular disappointment since the last time they won Serie A in 1999-00 and need players of Anderson's ilk to help propel them back to elite level.

If the situation with his father proves to be as serious as it appears on first inspection, Lazio will hope their young star can maintain focus in what will likely prove a difficult time in his career.