Overview
- Officers were called to Wardour Street in Soho at 00:47 GMT on Saturday, December 6, after reports of an assault.
- A 29-year-old international footballer was arrested at the scene on suspicion of two counts of assault and one count of affray.
- The alleged victim was taken to hospital for treatment, with injuries not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.
- The Metropolitan Police said the investigation remains active following the suspect’s release on bail.
- Online speculation has linked the case to Crystal Palace’s Daniel Muñoz, but the club and manager said he missed the weekend match due to a swollen knee.