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Manchester United captain Harry Maguire arrested

In this file photo taken on August 16, 2020 Manchester United's English defender Harry Maguire controls the ball during their Uefa Europa League semi-final match against Sevilla in Cologne, Germany.

Photo credit: Ina Fassbender | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Residents called the police, one of whom was attacked by one of the suspects when they responded to the incident, the agency said.
  • The police asked the suspects to follow them to the police station with the van but when they arrived, they attempted to flee.

Athens

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been arrested on the Greek tourist island of Mykonos for an alleged assault and attacking police, state agency ANA reported Friday.

United said in a brief statement they were "aware of an alleged incident involving Harry Maguire in Mykonos last night."

"Contact has been made with Harry, and he is fully co-operating with the Greek authorities.

"At this time we will be making no further comment," the club added.

Manchester United's English defender Harry Maguire (centre) celebrates scoring their second goal during their English FA Cup quarter-final match against Norwich City at Carrow Road in Norwich, eastern England on June 27, 2020.

Photo credit: Catherine Ivill | AFP

According to police sources, Maguire, his brother and a friend were involved in a fight around midnight with other British tourists outside a bar, ANA said.

Residents called the police, one of whom was attacked by one of the suspects when they responded to the incident, the agency said.

The police asked the suspects to follow them to the police station with the van but when they arrived, they attempted to flee.

They are expected to appear before a prosecutor later in the day, ANA said.