In a shocking turn of events, a Premier League footballer has found himself in hot water after being arrested in London on suspicion of two counts of assault and one of altercation.
The player, who remains unnamed due to legal reasons, is a 29-year-old international with his country. In the UK, it is standard practice not to disclose the identity of a detainee until formal charges have been brought against them.
According to reports from police sources, the footballer was apprehended on Friday night. The victim of the alleged assault was taken to the hospital with injuries that were thankfully not life-threatening.
As the investigation unfolds, the footballer has been released on bail. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
In other news, Lionel Messi and Thomas Muller were caught in an unexpected exchange of words during the MLS final. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
