Leyton Orient defender Andrea Dossena has been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting at Harrods.
The former seven million pound Liverpool star was arrested on Tuesday at the luxury department store in Knightsbridge.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers arrested two people at the store in Brompton Road.
The spokesman said: “Police arrested a 33-year-old male and a 31-year-old woman on April 7 on suspicion of shoplifting at Harrods.
“They were taken to a west London police station.
“Both the man and woman have been bailed to a date in late April, pending further enquiries.”
The 31-year-old woman is believed to be Dossena’s girlfriend.
In 2008 Liverpool confirmed the signing of Dossena on a four-year deal for a figure reported to be in the region of £7 million.
But after a move back to Italy and being released by Sunderland the Italian left-back announced he would sign for Orient in November on a free contract.
He has represented his country on ten occasions in his career and Orient 13 times scoring one goal.
Andrea Dossena scoring his first Orient goal: Simon O'Connor
Dossena played for Leyton Orient against Gillingham on Monday as they shot back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3.
Leyton Orient are expected to comment later today.
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