Steven Gerrard escapes assault charge over bar room brawl

But the Liverpool captain still faces a charge of affray for the incident, which took place in December last year. Businessman Marcus McGee, 34, allegedly lost a tooth and suffered a cut face in the fight at the Lounge Inn nightclub in Southport, Merseyside.  Related ArticlesLiverpool captain Steven Gerrard to deny assault in 'nightclub brawl'Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard to deny assault during 'nightclub brawl'Steven Gerrard back in training with LiverpoolSteven Gerrard arrives at court to face charges over 'nightclub brawl'Steven Gerrard bar brawl: Accrington Stanley goalkeeper is arrestedGerrard, 28, who appeared at North Sefton Magistrates' Court, had been in the bar in the early hours of December 29 celebrating Liverpool's 5-1 defeat of Newcastle United. The midfielder had indicated at his last appearance that he would deny both affray and assault. Nick Evans, prosecuting, told the court that after a "review of the evidence in full" it was decided that Gerrard and his six co-defendants should only face affray charges. He said assault charges were also dropped against John Doran, 29, of Woodlands Road, and Ian Smith, 19, of Hilary Avenue, both Huyton, Merseyside. Appearing alongside Gerrard were Accrington Stanley players - goalkeeper Ian Dunbavin, 28, of Guildford Road, Southport, and midfielder Robert Grant, 18, of Enstone Avenue, Litherland. Also in the dock were John McGrattan, 33, of Rimmer Avenue, and Paul McGrattan, 31, of Linden Drive, both Huyton. Wearing a charcoal grey suit and a dark blue tie, Gerrard shook hands with his co-accused and stood chatting with them for 15 minutes before the case began. After the brief hearing he left court to be ferried away by a driver. Chairman of the bench Dr Pamela James committed the case to Liverpool Crown Court for a plea and case management hearing on 3 April.  

Source: Telegraph