Three legendary jockeys have reportedly been arrested over the alleged rape of a woman

Three jockeys have reportedly been arrested over the alleged rape of an 18-year-old woman at a party.

The alleged attack is said to have taken place on November 3 at a house in Chiseldon, Swindon, Wiltshire Police said.

The Sun reported that one of the jockeys was arrested while weighing in for a race due to take place last Saturday.

The trio, all in their early 20s, have been bailed until December pending further inquiries.

Brendan Powell Jnr, 21, Sean Mooney and Richard Condon, both 20, were arrested, according to the newspaper.

Jockey Richard Condon at Leicester Racecourse. 

The girl is said to have been left with ‘appaling injuries’ following the alleged attack at Powell Jnr’s home.

A force spokeswoman said: ‘Detectives from Wiltshire Police are investigating an allegation of rape of an 18-year-old woman that occurred on November 3 at a residential address in Chiseldon, Swindon.

‘Two men, aged 21 and 20, were arrested on November 4 and a third man, aged 20, was arrested on Saturday 5 November. All were taken to a local police station.

‘They have since been bailed to return on a date in late December.

"Inquiries continue."