Wife of ex-footballer arrested over sex with married cop in car park

A former Premier League football star's wife has been arrested over claims she had sex in a park and ride car park with a married police superintendent.

Claire Makel, 41, faces a public indecency rap over the allegations she was involved in a 'park and ride' romp with father-of-one Gareth Blair, 48.

The mum-of-two, who lives in Lauder in the Scottish borders is married to former Hearts and Livingstone footballer Lee Makel, who is currently a coach for Hibernian.

Top cop Blair is currently suspended from his job as Edinburgh's Divisional Commander pending an investigation into their alleged car tryst.

The father of one — married to fitness instructor Marcia, 49 — was reported to prosecutors and police watchdogs. He could also face a public indecency rap.

A police spokesman said: 'A 41-year-old woman has been arrested following a report of public indecency in Edinburgh on May 21. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.'

Retired footballer Makel, 46, also turned out for Newcastle United and Blackburn Rovers during their Premier League title-winning season over his 22-year career.

He and his wife both declined to comment over the allegation.