Footballer Arrested Over Assault Allegation

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England footballer Ledley King has been arrested.

King, who is Tottenham Hotspur captain, is being questioned on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm to another man during the alleged incident.

The Metropolitan Police said a routine patrol car was flagged down by members of the public at around 2:30am on Sunday in Soho Street, W1.

A Scotland Yard spokeswoman said: "A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of ABH following an allegation of assault made by a man in his 20s."

King was taken to a central London police station where he remains in custody.

The victim is understood to have refused medical treatment following the alleged incident outside Punk nightclub.

The venue, formerly known as Nightclub Pop, attracts a VIP crowd with guests including Kate Moss and Lily Allen and offers table bookings with a minimum spend of £500, according to its website.

King, 28, who joined Spurs in 1998, played in a Premier League game on Saturday which saw his team draw 0-0 against Everton.

The defender has 19 England caps and was a member of England's Euro 2004 squad.

Whojamaflip · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 7:45 pm Post subject:

He goes to nightclubs a lot our Ledders, he makes himself a target i'm afraid

Saftlad · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 7:56 pm Post subject:

Whats the betting he only gets a slapped wrist, or let off

Whojamaflip · Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 8:00 pm Post subject: