Aaron Lennon detained under the Mental Health Act amid concerns over his welfare

Former Tottenham and Everton winger Aaron Lennon is currently receiving treatment for a stress-related illness after being detained under the Mental Health Act.

The 30-year-old has not featured for Everton since February 11 and did not make the matchday squad for the 3-0 defeat to Chelsea at Goodison Park on Sunday.

A statement from Everton read: ‘Aaron Lennon is currently receiving care and treatment for a stress-related illness.

‘The club is supporting him through this and his family has appealed for privacy at this time.’

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police confirmed to The Daily Mail that Lennon had been detained under the Mental Health Act amid concerns over his welfare

‘Police were called at around 4.35pm on Sunday, April 30, 2017 to reports of a concern for the welfare of a man,’ said the spokesman.

‘Officers attended and a 30-year-old man was detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act and was taken to hospital for assessment.’

Lennon, who was signed by Everton from Tottenham for £4.5 million in September 2015, has been capped 21 times by England.