African Star Arrested For Masturbating In Public Again, Faces Jail Time

An African star who plays in France's Ligue 1 has shockingly been arrested for masturbating in public for the second time this year, and could now face jail time for his offences.

Angers winger Farid El Melali, who was taken into police custody in May after he was caught masturbating in public, has once again made headlines for all the wrong reasons.

When it first happened, the 23-year-old was reportedly found by neighbours pleasuring himself in his building's courtyard, which led to police arresting him and the player apologising for his actions.

Now, Ouest-France has reported that he has been detained once again after a 25-year-old woman said she caught the Ligue 1 player touching himself in front of her apartment in two consecutive days.

According to the French publication, the Algerian, who already faces a court case for his first indiscretion, faces another prosecution for the same act, which could see him being jailed for a year and slapped with a big fine.

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George Best – imprisoned for drunk-driving and assaulting a police officer

Joey Barton – twice convicted for violent offences

Ian Wright – sentenced to 14 days in prison for failing to pay car insurance

Rene Higuita – imprisoned for kidnapping

Nizar Trabelsi – sentenced to 10 years in prison after plotting an attack on American soldiers

Duncan Ferguson – imprisoned for three months for headbutting an opponent

Jan Molby – imprisoned for three months for drunk-driving

Mickey Thomas – sentenced to 18 months in prison for money laundering

Peter Storey – twice imprisoned after retiring

Lee Hughes – sentenced to six years in prison after killing a passenger in a car accident

Stig Tofting – sentenced to four months in prison after headbutting a restaurant owner

The Algeria international made just 11 appearances for Angers this season, scoring five goals across all competitions.

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