Overview
- Tottenham issued a statement identifying Udogie and said the club has been supporting him and his family.
- The Metropolitan Police say the incident occurred on September 6 in Barnet, where a man in his twenties was threatened with a firearm, and no injuries were reported.
- During the investigation, police were told a second man in his twenties was also allegedly blackmailed and threatened by the same individual.
- A 31-year-old man was arrested on September 8 on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent, blackmail and driving without a licence, and he has been released on bail as enquiries continue.
- UK legal restrictions had kept identities out of early domestic reports, while Italian media alleged the suspect leads a major agency and faces questions over extortion and firearms, which remain unverified.