Source: Daily_Mail
Newcastle striker Carroll arrested for assault after alleged fight in nightclub
Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has been arrested on suspicion of assault following an alleged fight in a nightclub. The England Under 21 star was held by police following the incident in the city's busy Bigg Market which left a man needing hospital treatment. A Northumbria Police spokeswoman said: 'Shortly after 1.30am today (Monday), police received reports of an assault at Blu Bambu, Bigg Market, Newcastle. Talk of the Toon: Magpies striker Carroll (top) was held by police'A man suffered head injuries which are not described as life-threatening. He was taken to Newcastle General Hospital and later discharged. 'A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.' He was arrested in September last year and cautioned after a woman complained she had been assaulted in Pudding Chare, off the Bigg Market. Gateshead-born Carroll has established himself as a first-team player this season and been capped twice for the England Under 21s. Doctor Shearer! Toon legend nets honorary degree from Newcastle UniversityAll the fizz of the Coca-Cola Football League this weekendNewcastle United 2 Watford 0: Chris Hughton delighted by show of spiritEXCLUSIVE: Given's lowdown on life inside Man City, Newcastle and IrelandFormer Newcastle star Robert admits interest in move back to St James' Park Explore more:Places:Newcastle