A famous sportsman has been reported to the police by his former partner, who is accusing him of trying to poison them.
Several criminal claims have now been brought against the individual, who is being kept anonymous.
A southern police force was sent the information on Tuesday morning by the ex-partner.
According to the Daily Mail, police are now assessing the allegations – the most damaging of which is a claim that the famous individual attempted to drug – or poison – his then-partner without their knowledge in 2018.
Specifically, the ex has accused him of conspiring to “maliciously administering, or causing to be administering poison or a noxious substance”.
The complainant alleges that it was some kind of date rape drug, although the specifics of the substance have not yet been given.
here is no suggestion any rape or sexual offence took place.
A source said: “The ex has accused him of plotting to drug them. One time after they met up they woke up with no memory of the night before. It is a very serious accusation and has only come to light recently.”
Laws in the Offences against The Person Act 1861 say giving drugs or causing them to be given can be punished with a five-year prison sentence.
The allegation is part of a new dossier handed to officers on him.
The police force that had been sent the information could not comment on the allegations due to College of Policing guidelines, which advise against any response that “could reasonably identify victims or suspects in this matter”.
A spokesman would only say: “We are unable to confirm nor deny what media have put to us on this occasion.”