FRENCH rugby stars were quizzed by cops probing a sex attack allegation in Edinburgh.

Officers stopped a plane carrying the France rugby squad home from the Scots capital to interrogate a number of players following allegations of a late-night sexual assault.

2 The plane carrying France squad back from Scotland has reportedly been stopped by police Credit: EPA

2 Cops were called to a report of an incident at Tigerlily i Edinburgh Credit: PA:Press Association

Cops launched a probe and spoke to a number of the France stars before establishing no crime took place.

France's plane was stopped before take-off and and was grounded on the tarmac at Edinburgh Airport.

France's national rugby team confirmed: "Some players are being held by Scottish authorities. We are waiting for more information."

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Following an initial report of sexual assault in Edinburgh city centre during the early hours of Monday 12th February, police conducted various lines of inquiry, including speaking to a number of potential witnesses.

"These inquiries have established that no crime has been committed."

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