Newcastle player Nile Ranger arrested over assault
Premier League footballer Nile Ranger has been arrested after a man was left unconscious with a suspected broken jaw in an attack.
The 33-year-old victim was found outside Cosy Joes Pub, in the Groat Market in Newcastle, after police were called in the early hours.
Mr Ranger, 20, was later arrested on suspicion of assault.
Newcastle United refused to comment, but a source confirmed the striker had been arrested.
A Northumbria Police spokesman said: "The injured man was unconscious and was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary suffering from a suspected broken jaw.
"The offender made off and police carried out a search of the area.
"A 20-year-old man was arrested a short time later, nearby, on suspicion of assault and is currently helping police with their enquiries.
"Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time who may have seen or heard anything suspicious to contact them."
Mr Ranger, from London, moved to Newcastle in July 2008 following his release by Southampton.