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Angers Midfielder Farid El Melali 'Arrested For Masturbating In Public'

Angers Midfielder Farid El Melali 'Arrested For Masturbating In Public'

He was arrested on Monday night.

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

Angers winger Farid El Melali was arrested on Monday night after he was allegedly caught masturbating in public.

The 22-year-old has since been charged with sexual exhibition, according to ESPN, who report that El Melali was seen 'masturbating in the courtyard of his block of flats while looking at a woman who lives on the ground floor.'

Neighbours of the woman alerted police after the incident took place and local police then arrested the Ligue 1 player, as confirmed by both the police and Angers football club, who declined to comment further.

The incident is believed to have taken place at 10:50pm local time on Monday.

El Melali's lawyer Sandra Chirac Kollarik has since defended her client, saying he 'was not targeting anyone and was not aggressive towards anyone' but the midfielder did admit an 'inappropriate attitude' when questioned by the police.

He also suggested he thought he was alone in the courtyard that night.

The Algerian international has now been released and will 'face trial in terms of an appearance prior to an admission of guilt.'

This is the second time El Melali has been reported for similar acts, according to a police source via Le Parisien.

El Melali, who has scored three goals in eight games this season, only signed a contract extension with Angers on May 4th.

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Topics: Football, Ligue 1