Former Crewe Alex player charged with rape and suspended by current club

By Ryan Parker

27th Oct 2023 | Local News

Oliver Finney, 25, has been charged with raping a woman in Cheshire, in 2022 (Crewe Alex).
Oliver Finney, 25, has been charged with raping a woman in Cheshire, in 2022 (Crewe Alex).

A former Crewe Alexandra footballer has been charged with raping a woman, and subsequently suspended by his current club.

Oliver Finney, 25, faces one allegation of rape at an address in Sandbach, on Sunday 27 February 2022.

The midfielder from Newcastle-under-Lyme, left Crewe for Hartlepool United in January.

Oliver Finney, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, left Crewe Alex for Hartlepool United in January (Cheshire Police).

Finney has made over 20 appearances for the National League side since leaving Crewe.

Cheshire Police said the former Alex player appeared at Crewe Magistrates' Court on 13 November, 2022.

Finney has now been suspended by Hartlepool, pending the outcome.

A club statement on its website read: "Hartlepool United have been made aware of a police investigation surrounding a first-team player which has been reported in the press today.

"The allegation dates back to before the player joined Hartlepool United.

Cheshire Police said Oliver Finney appeared at Crewe Magistrates' Court on 13 November, 2022 (Ryan Parker).

"Upon being informed of the allegation and investigation for the first time, the club immediately placed the player on suspension pending the investigation outcome.

"The matter is subject to an official process and therefore no further comment will made at this time."

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