The Sun newspaper has been slammed for printing the name of a young West Ham United player accused of rape.
The tabloid today reported that 17-year-old youth team player Dominic Vose, one of the club's most talented prospects was recently arrested on suspicion of rape after a 16-year-old female claimed she had been attacked at a party, at which Vose is said to have been present.The attack - which, it was claimed, took place in Herne Hill, South London - led to the arrest of Vose who was susequently released on bail until June.
Despite the fact that Vose is yet to be charged or face a jury, the Sun took the step of naming the player in today's edition - a decision that has been slammed by Hammers fans on KUMB.com today.
"They really shouldn't be allowed to print his name when it is only suspicion," said Hammers Dad. "If he is guilty and convicted, print away, but forever more he will be a rapist even if he is found innocent."
Philosophical Dan added: "How is is even vaguely acceptable to print the name of a 17-year old kid, on the basis of 'suspicion' of a sex attack? Which paper printed it? Of course - the Sun. Keeping Britain's intellectual elite informed."
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