The identity of the footballer has not been disclosed

An international footballer was apprehended in Central London in the early hours of Saturday morning, under suspicion of assault and affray following an incident in the West End.

The 29 year old footballer was arrested at the scene on suspicion of two counts of assault and one count of affray . The police were alerted to the situation at 12.47am on Saturday, December 6 after receiving reports of an assault, reports the Mirror ..

A spokesperson for the Met Police stated: "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."

The alleged victim was subsequently transported to hospital with injuries, which the police

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