Teenage Everton soccer star Jose Baxter has been bailed by police after being arrested on suspected of drugs and fraud offences.
The Liverpool-born midfielder was one of three men detained by officers from Merseyside police who stopped a car in the Kirkby area.
Baxter is the the youngest player ever to appear for the Blues first team and is widely tipped for a glittering career.
He was arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis with intent to supply when the car was hauled-over in the Kirkby area on Monday afternoon.
He was quizzed about possession of counterfeit money along with two other men, aged 29 and 34.
After being detained overnight at a Merseyside police station Baxter was released on police bail without charge.
A Merseyside Police spokesman confirmed that three men aged, 17, 29 and 34 has been arrested and released on police bail pending further enquires.
An Everton spokesman declined to comment.
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