Ex-England and Premier League player suing police for £100,000 after being arrested in Nigeria on suspicion of committing five crimes

Former England star Fashanu was arrested in Nigeria over a land dispute, according to the Daily Mirror. The 62-year-old is said to be suspected of criminal conspiracy, threat to life, intimidation and trespass. He has also been accused of obtaining by false pretence. Fashanu denies the claims and is suing the police force that arrested him.

Fashanu is said to have accused cops in Nigeria, where he now lives, of wrongly arresting him, his wife, and his lawyer. Fashanu claims the entire case is a civil matter, as investors had agreed to pay him £500,000 for a portion of land. After the investors allegedly sent workmen to build a perimeter fence, Fashanu and his lawyer investigated and were arrested by police who were protecting the workers. He claims he was wrongly arrested, and alleges "arrest, detention and inhuman treatment" for "about three hours".

Fashanu won two England caps and is perhaps best known for his time at Wimbledon, where he won the FA Cup in 1988. He also played for Aston Villa.

Fashanu has claimed he was in the running to become Nigeria's permanent coach before his arrest, having moved to the country. It remains to be seen if his legal action returns the verdict he is aiming for.