Liverpool captain Gerrard due in court over nightclub brawl

23 January 2009 09:43
Staying focussed: The media wait for Gerrard to arrive at North Sefton Magistrates Court, Southport, this morning Charges: Steven Gerrard Company director Marcus McGee, 34, from Churchtown, Southport, required hospital treatment after receiving facial injuries in the incident. The Premier League player, a father of two who is married to model Alex Curran, was at the bar with friends to celebrate Liverpool's 5-1 win over Newcastle United. He and five others were arrested outside the venue and spent more than 20 hours at Southport police station. Gerrard was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray along with John Doran, 29, and Ian Smith, 19, both from Huyton, Merseyside. They will make their first appearance at North Sefton Magistrates Court, Albert Road, Southport.   More... SPORTS AGENDA EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool for sale to Kuwait - Anfield owners in talks EXCLUSIVE: O'Neill hopes for£3.5m Heskey Villa thumbs up today Sportsmail's guide to the Premier League stars and their cars LIVERPOOL FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET  

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