• Carroll alledgedly clashed with man in Newcastle nightclub
• Man taken to hospital with head injuries
Press Association guardian.co.uk, Monday 7 December 2009 15.05 GMT
The Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has been arrested on suspicion of assault. Photograph: Steve Drew/Empics Sport
The Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll was arrested today on suspicion of assault following an alleged fight in a nightclub.
The 20-year-old, who has been capped by England at under-21 level, was held by police following the incident in the city's busy Bigg Market which left a man needing hospital treatment.
A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said: "Shortly after 1.30am today, police received reports of an assault at Blu Bambu, Bigg Market, Newcastle.
"A man suffered head injuries which are not described as life-threatening. He was taken to Newcastle General Hospital and later discharged.
"A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm."
The Newcastle manager Chris Hughton refused to comment.
Carroll has established himself as a first-team player this season following Newcastle's relegation to the Championship.
• Man taken to hospital with head injuries
Press Association guardian.co.uk, Monday 7 December 2009 15.05 GMT
The Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has been arrested on suspicion of assault. Photograph: Steve Drew/Empics Sport
The Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll was arrested today on suspicion of assault following an alleged fight in a nightclub.
The 20-year-old, who has been capped by England at under-21 level, was held by police following the incident in the city's busy Bigg Market which left a man needing hospital treatment.
A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said: "Shortly after 1.30am today, police received reports of an assault at Blu Bambu, Bigg Market, Newcastle.
"A man suffered head injuries which are not described as life-threatening. He was taken to Newcastle General Hospital and later discharged.
"A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm."
The Newcastle manager Chris Hughton refused to comment.
Carroll has established himself as a first-team player this season following Newcastle's relegation to the Championship.
Not exactly the classiest of venues for a super rich footballer!
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