Liverpool winger Stewart Downing arrested on suspicion of assault

[RedSand]

The Liverpool winger Stewart Downing has been arrested on suspicion of assault.

 

The 27-year-old, who has 32 caps for England and joined Liverpool from Aston Villa last year, was arrested early on Sunday morning after an alleged confrontation with a former girlfriend at the Cross Keys club, on Yarm High Street.

 

The Daily Mail website quoted a local source as saying: "She went over to one of his friends and said something that she shouldn't have. He butted in and they were arguing. Police got there as they were thrown out. He caused a scene outside the club as well, when he realised they were going to take him in."

 

A police spokesman said: "Police were called to an incident at a pub on Yarm High Street. A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and a 32-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of assault. Both are in custody and inquiries are ongoing."

 

Liverpool winger Stewart Downing arrested on suspicion of assault | Football | guardian.co.uk

 

 

Tell me this isn't happening......

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

Erm, it isn't happening. Releasec without charge.

[Scott_M]

And there is already a 4 page thread on this.

[xerxes]

Erm, it isn't happening. Releasec without charge.

Is there confirmation of the latter? Reports are saying he was bailed, which is quite diffferent.

[Frankenhooker]

Downing, as well as a 32 year old woman, have been released on bail pending further inquiries. I have family who live up that way and the story going around is that Downing and his ex (the 32 year old) had a blazing row inside and then outside of the club. The police arrived and arrested both of them. Downing never hit anyone, he apparently never laid his hands on anyone at all.

 

That's the story going around up there.

[BringbackBiscan]

As little as a push or spitting on someone falls under assault. You don't need to hit someone to be arrested for it.

[xerxes]

As little as a push .........

 

He meant it affectionately;)

[Anubis]

He was released without charge yesterday. The Mail piece is full of inaccuracies. Nothing to see here.

[SCOUSE TAPAS]

Is there confirmation of the latter? Reports are saying he was bailed, which is quite diffferent.

 

For some reason it wont let me paste it here.

 

Liverpool FC's Stewart Downing bailed after being arrested on suspicion of assault - Liverpool Local News - News - Liverpool Echo

[Brownie]

Interesting how all the reports say he's been bailed and they then quote a police statement which was issued before he was released.

[Nelly-Szoboszlai]

Kick off in a nightclub. I've heard reports that he kicked her with his left foot and she went flying over the bar?

[Whelan]

Kick off in a nightclub. I've heard reports that he kicked her with his left foot and she went flying over the bar?

 

Surely she would have hit the first man?

[lfclad_4eva]

I hate newspapers, I don't buy any of the fuckers, it only depresses me these days. I wish they could only write fact.

[VladimirIlyich]

I remember an incident outside the 'coconut grove' many years back involving a few of our players and within a relatively short space of time they were all let go.

 

I wonder if this might be the end of Downing despite no charge being made?

[kalasoma]

I remember an incident outside the 'coconut grove' many years back involving a few of our players and within a relatively short space of time they were all let go.

 

I wonder if this might be the end of Downing despite no charge being made?

 

Why would you think it would be the end of Downing, if he was not charged for assault? What rationale would the club give to sack a player who wasn't found guilty of anything?

[Whelan]

*cough* Steven Gerrard *cough*

[Glen C]

*cough* Steven Gerrard *cough*

 

He was innocent :whistle:

[steve7t]

Hold on, his bird's 32?!

[Iceman]

She kept taunting him because he couldn't get it in her box.

[Guest ShoePiss]

I remember an incident outside the 'coconut grove' many years back involving a few of our players and within a relatively short space of time they were all let go.

 

I wonder if this might be the end of Downing despite no charge being made?

 

This really is a long time ago, wasn't Sammy Lee involved? When he was a player!

[VladimirIlyich]

This really is a long time ago, wasn't Sammy Lee involved? When he was a player!

 

I was going to mention Sammy Lee but wasnt sure if he was involved.

 

Back in those days the club used to frown on negative publicity off the pitch of this type.

Maybe not so much now although Kenny is a bit more old school.

[Guest ShoePiss]

I was going to mention Sammy Lee but wasnt sure if he was involved.

 

Back in those days the club used to frown on negative publicity off the pitch of this type.

Maybe not so much now although Kenny is a bit more old school.

 

I don't think anything has changed, remember we stood by Molby!

[VladimirIlyich]

I don't think anything has changed, remember we stood by Molby!

 

True but the timing couldnt have been worse.

[SCOUSE TAPAS]

Hold on, his bird's 32?!

 

His ex girlfriend and I think he might have a kid to her.

[Liverpool lad]

Can any sum this up for me?