Stoke confirm Fuller arrest

Soccer: Stoke have confirmed that striker Ricardo Fuller was arrested by Staffordshire police in the early hours of yesterday…

Soccer:Stoke have confirmed that striker Ricardo Fuller was arrested by Staffordshire police in the early hours of yesterday morning.

It came following an incident at a nightclub in Hanley, but the Police refused to comment any further.

A Stafford Police statement said: "At 1am on Sunday an incident occurred at JFK nightclub in Trinity Street, following which a 30-year-old male was arrested on suspicion of assault.

"He has been bailed, pending further inquiries."

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Newcastle striker Carroll charged

Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has been charged with assault after an incident at a city centre nightclub at the end of last year.

The 21-year-old is accused of attacking another patron inside the Blu Bambu, on Newcastle's Bigg Market, in December. Carroll will face magistrates in Newcastle later this month.

After Newcastle's relegation from the Premier League, Carroll has been a regular this season as the Magpies looks to return to the top flight at the first attempt.

The England Under-21 international has scored eight goals in 20 matches for the league leaders this season.