Robinho arrested in sex assault probe
Updated On: 28 January, 2009 08:53 AM IST | AFP
Man City footballer is part of a criminal investigation over a pub incident
Manchester City striker Robinho has been arrested over allegations of a serious sexual assault in a nightclub, the Sun newspaper reported Wednesday.
The Brazil international's spokesman, Chris Nathaniel, confirmed Robinho met with police on Tuesday "as part of a criminal investigation" but said he denied any wrongdoing.
"We can confirm that Robinho met the police today, as pre-arranged and as part of a criminal investigation," Nathaniel said in a statement on Robinho's personal website.
"He strenuously denies any allegation of wrongdoing or criminality and is happy to cooperate with the police if required further."
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West Yorkshire police in northern England confirmed a man was arrested on Tuesday and was questioned in connection with a serious sexual assault in a Leeds nightclub on January 14.
A spokesman said the man had been released on bail pending further inquiries.
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