"Destiny Udogie has been named as the Premier League footballer who was allegedly threatened at gunpoint by an agent on a north London street. The Tottenham defender was out with a friend on the night of Saturday 6 September when the alleged incident occurred. Police were called and the agent was detained on suspicion of brandishing the weapon with intent to cause fear of violence. The suspect was also investigated for allegedly blackmailing and making threats against Udogie's friend. He has not been charged with any offence. There is no suggestion that the agent concerned is Udogie's agent."
"The Metropolitan police said it was called at 11.14pm on 6 September to reports a man in his 20s had been threatened with a gun in Cockfosters Parade, Barnet. A spokesperson said: Officers spoke to the victim and, during the course of their investigation, it was also reported another man in his 20s had also allegedly been blackmailed and threatened by the same individual. No injuries were reported in either incident."
Destiny Udogie was allegedly threatened at gunpoint on the night of Saturday 6 September while out with a friend in north London. Police were called and an agent was detained on suspicion of brandishing a weapon with intent to cause fear of violence. The suspect was also investigated for allegedly blackmailing and making threats against Udogie’s friend, and has not been charged. The Metropolitan Police recorded the call at 11.14pm and reported no injuries. A 31-year-old man was arrested on 8 September on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent, blackmail and driving without a licence and has been bailed. Tottenham provided support for Udogie and he returned to play, appearing as a substitute in the league win at West Ham on 13 September and later starting in a Champions League fixture.
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