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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard arrested

LIVERPOOL FC captain Steven Gerrard,28 was one of six men being arrested by police after officers were called to a Merseyside bar.He was arrested this morning,after EPL leaders Liverpool won 5-1 away to Newcastle United on Sunday following a disturbance at the Lounge Inn, in Bold Street, Southport.During that match,Gerrard scoring two goals.

One 34 year-old Southport man was taken to hospital with facial injuries.However his injuries are not too serious.

Police arrested six people on suspicion of section 20 assault in nearby Lord Street.

Beside Gerrard,another four men, aged between 19 to 33 all from Huyton, and an 18 year-old from Litherland were arrested.

The Liverpool FC star spent the rest of the night in the cells and was still being quizzed about the allegation this morning.

A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "We are investigating an assault in the early hours of the morning.

"Officers attended a licensed premises where they detained six people on suspicion of Section 20 assault. They are still being questioned."

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