West End London: International footballer, 29, arrested on suspicion of assault and affray

The star was arrested in central London after an incident that took place in the early hours of Saturday. The Sun reports that police were scrambled to the scene in the West End of the capital just before 1am after receiving reports of an assault.

Police took the player into custody shortly after arrriving in the area. The 29-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested on suspicion of two counts of assault and one count of affray.

According to the Met Police the alleged victim was rushed to hospital and treated. They are not believed to have suffered life-changing or life-threatening injuries.

The footballer has been released on bail pending further inquiries. A police investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

A Met Police spokeswoman told The Sun: “Police were called to Wardour Street, W1 at 00:47hrs on Saturday, 6 December following reports of an assault. The victim was taken to hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.

“A 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of two counts of assault and one count of affray. He has since been released on bail while enquiries continue.”