THE FOOTBALLER Roy Keane, captain of Manchester United, was released by police yesterday after spending a night in cells because of an alleged assault on a woman in a bar.
Mr Keane, 27, was arrested on Monday night after Greater Manchester Police received a call saying a woman had been assaulted in a city centre cafe bar.
The midfielder was held at a Manchester police station after a surgeon advised he needed eight hours rest before questioning. He was questioned yesterday morning and given bail without charge.
He is due to report back to the police station on 13 July, leaving him free to play in this weekend's FA Cup Final.
The player was arrested after 25-year-old Leanne Carey claimed that he kicked her on the leg and poured a drink over her friend.
Mr Keane, who is also captain of the Republic of Ireland team, was celebrating Manchester United's fifth Premiership title win with team-mates.
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