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International Footballer Arrested on Suspicion of Assault in Central London
The 29-year-old player was arrested on suspicion of two assaults and affray, released on bail, with the victim hospitalized but not critically injured.
On Saturday, a 29-year-old international footballer was detained in the West End, Central London, on suspicion of two counts of assault and one count of affray, the Metropolitan Police said.
Police were called at 00.47am following reports of an assault, prompting the Metropolitan Police to respond immediately to the incident in Central London.
An alleged victim was taken to hospital with injuries, which the Metropolitan Police said are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.
The player has been released on bail while enquiries continue, and the Metropolitan Police say the police investigation remains ongoing.
Due to legal restrictions, the player's name has not been released, and The Mirror reported the arrest, highlighting media interest in a high-profile sports figure in Central London.