Rebecca Cook
Published June 3, 2026 8:35pm
Updated June 3, 2026 8:35pm
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The former Love Island contestant, who is in his 20s, cannot be identified for legal reasons (Picture: ITV)
A former Love Island contestant who was arrested on claims of sexual assault, stalking and coercive control has reportedly been re-arrested.
The man, who is in his 20s and cannot be identified for legal reasons, is said to have been detained again on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
It has been confirmed that he was not involved in the Love Island series of 2025 or the one currently airing on ITV2.
He was reportedly re-arrested at his home for allegedly trying to contact the victim who made the claims against him.
The man in his twenties has since reportedly been bailed while the Metropolitan Police continue their investigation.
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A source told The Sun: ‘This second arrest is a real shock – and potentially very bad news for the ex-contestant.
The man was not involved in the Love Island series of 2025 or the one currently airing (Picture: Caleb Wissun-Bhide/Shutterstock)
‘There was an investigation going on into very serious offences that he was arrested over last year.’
The source alleged that the man might have contacted the alleged victim to ‘pressure’ them into withdrawing their claim, adding: ‘If that is true and he has done so, it is incredibly serious and he’s been very stupid.
‘The courts and CPS take a very dim view of that sort of thing for obvious reasons.’
A Met Police spokesperson said in a statement: ‘A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
‘The arrest relates to an ongoing investigation into allegations of sexual assault, stalking, criminal damage and assault.
Love Island returned to ITV screens this week with host Maya Jama (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock)
‘He was arrested at an address on Monday, April 27 and bailed pending further enquiries.’
It comes after the Love Island contestant was arrested on a return trip to Gatwick Airport last November, following a woman contacting the police with the allegations.
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