Ex-'Hollyoaks' actor arrested on suspicion of rape

[Debs]

Former Hollyoaks and EastEnders actor Devon Anderson has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

The 19-year-old actor – who played Chester's Sonny Valentine before being axed over alleged timekeeping issues and Walford's Billy Jackson earlier in his career – has spent the night in custody after a girl claimed that two men had sexually assaulted her at a house in Headingley.

The event allegedly took place after the pair met the girl in Leeds nightclub, Gatecrasher.

A source told The Mirror: "The girl got in touch with police the next morning and claimed she'd been raped at the house. Officers turned up at the front door the following morning and arrested Devon and his friend.

"Devon is very upset about it. The allegation could potentially ruin things for him. He has been out of work since Hollyoaks but had some things in the pipeline. Everything is up in the air now."

Last night, West Yorkshire police said: "Two men, aged 19 and 20, were arrested following a report of a serious sexual assault. They have been released on bail pending further inquiries."

Alison Lee, Anderson's agent, has reportedly been unable to contact him.

[Chloe O'brien]

Not another soap star on a suspicion of rape charge do they never learn that. I heard he got the sack from hollyoaks for his poor time-keeping. If this is true he will struggle to get any future work.

[Katy]

not a good start for his career, sacked and now this.

[lizann]

Is he dating the actress who plays his sister Sasha??

[fareehab4ne1]

i like this actor he was brilliant in that tv show kerching....i hope this isnt true

[*-Rooney-*]

I heard he got the sack because he refused to stop seeing his on screen sister sasha?

[Pinkbanana]

I heard he got the sack because he refused to stop seeing his on screen sister sasha?

I heard he was poor at time keeping and generally unprofessional...and had warnings prior to his 'sacking' re: this.

[*-Rooney-*]

just goes to show how rumours can spiral out of control

[Perdita]

Whatever happened, he is in big poo poo right now, work wise and in his private life

[*-Rooney-*]

at the same time its a shame because how many times have stars had rape cried on them, just because they are recognised. Its shocking