La Liga 2017-18: Villareal Suspend Defender Ruben Semedo After Attempted Murder Charge

Semedo was charged with attempted murder, illegal detention, illegal possession of firearms and violent robbery.

Published: February 24, 2018 3:49 PM IST

By India.com Sports Desk | Edited by Rachit.Kanaujia

La Liga 2017-18: Villareal Suspend Defender Ruben Semedo After Attempted Murder Charge
File image of Ruben Semedo. (Getty)

New Delhi: Ruben Semedo, who plays as a defender for La Liga club Villareal, was suspended by the Spanish side following his imprisonment on several charges. The club’s statement on Friday pointed out that Villarreal had assumed Semedo’s innocence after court charges were filed against him on Thursday.

The judge in the case charged Semedo, 23, with attempted murder, illegal detention, illegal possession of firearms and violent robbery.

“The club would like to express its disappointment following the serious charges from the judge of court No.6 of Lliria against player Ruben Semedo,” the statement said.

Semedo was arrested Tuesday after allegedly detaining, with another two individuals, a person at gunpoint on Feb. 11 as well as taking the detained person’s apartment keys to steal money and valuable items.

After questioning the Portuguese player, the judge decided to put Semedo in jail with no bail. (With IANS inputs)

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