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25th Apr 2016

Arsenal star Jack Wilshere reportedly questioned by police over London nightclub brawl

Ben Kenyon

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere was reportedly quizzed by police after a brawl erupted in a London night club.

Police investigating an alleged assault at the Cafe De Paris in the capital, which was said to have taken place after Wilshere and friends were asked to leave.

The England star is later believed to have been questioned by and given a statement following the alleged incident, according to The Mirror.

Scotland Yard confirmed that a 24-year-old man attended a police station to be interviewed under caution.

There are now fears that any bail conditions if the star is charged could potentially see Wilshere miss out on Euro 2016 which starts on June 10.

<> on June 14, 2015 in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

He featured in Arsenal’s 0-0 draw with Premier League strugglers Sunderland after a lengthy lay off following an operation in September.

A Scotland Yard spokeswoman said: ‘At 2:15 on Sunday, 3 April, police patrolling Coventry street, W1, became aware of two groups of men involved in an altercation.

‘Officers intervened and one man claimed he was assaulted. He did not require hospital treatment.

‘A 24-year-old man was interviewed under caution on Wednesday, 20 April.’

An Arsenal spokesman said: ‘It’s a personal matter.’