Diafra Sakho Arrested for Alleged Witness Intimidation: Latest Details, Comments

West Ham United striker Diafra Sakho was arrested for the second time in two weeks on Sunday over allegations he threatened a witness, having originally been detained on suspicion of common assault on Aug. 6.

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Sakho Arrested on Suspicion of Witness Intimidation, Denies Allegations

Tuesday, Aug. 25

As relayed by ITV, a Metropolitan Police statement read:

"On Sunday 23 August, officers from Havering arrested a man on suspicion of threats to kill and witness intimidation. A 25-year-old man was arrested an an address in Emerson Park, Hornchurch. He was taken to an east London police station and bailed pending police enquiries to a date in early October."

However, a spokesman for the player told the Sun (h/t ITV) "Sakho has not been charged with any offence." He also "vigorously denies the allegations."

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Sakho Accused of Common Assault

Wednesday, Aug. 12

Sami Mokbel of the MailOnline previously reported the Senegal international was arrested just days before the Hammers' Aug. 9 win against Arsenal.

A police statement read: "The 25-year-old was arrested on Thursday, 6 August at an address in Emerson Park, Hornchurch. He was taken to an east London police station and has been bailed to a date in late September.

"Officers from Tower Hamlets have arrested a man on suspicion of common assault, criminal damage and malicious communication."

As noted in Mokbel's article, West Ham declined to comment on the matter.

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Sakho turned out to be one of the very best signings in the Premier League last season. The forward was a revelation for the Hammers after joining from FC Metz, scoring 10 goals in 23 appearances in English football’s top flight, per Mokbel's piece.

The 25-year-old is a key player for manager Slaven Bilic, who will hope Sakho can retain focus while police enquiries advance.