Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is ‘arrested on Greek island of Mykonos for attacking police after fight outside bar’
- Maguire was allegedly spotted by police in altercation with other Englishmen
- When Greek police intervened, three of the Britons allegedly fought back
- The 27-year-old England international was one of them, local media reported
- Footage filmed earlier that night shows Maguire chatting with revellers
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been arrested on the Greek island of Mykonos for allegedly attacking police after a fight outside a bar, according to local media.
The 27-year-old centre-half was allegedly spotted by police in an altercation with other British tourists last night.
When the officers intervened, three Englishmen are alleged to have fought back physically and verbally while resisting arrest.
As a result, the three were detained in the early hours of Friday – among them the £85million England international, who was reportedly led away in handcuffs.
Manchester United said in a statement: ‘The club is aware of an alleged incident involving Harry Maguire in Mykonos last night.
Harry Maguire’s girlfriend Fern Hawkins posted this Instagram snap last night with the caption: ‘Holidays with you … ♥️’
The Manchester United captain Harry Maguire posing with a fan last night in Mykonos town
Harry Maguire playing earlier this month against LASK Linz at Old Trafford for Manchester United’s in the Europa League
‘Contact has been made with Harry, and he is fully co-operating with the Greek authorities.
‘At this time we will be making no further comment.’
Footage posted on a Greek website shows Maguire earlier that night chatting with fans in the Matogiannia area of Mykonos town.
Britons were singing his name in the street and posing for selfies with the soccer ace before things went awry.
His girlfriend Fern Hawkins posted an Instagram picture last night with the caption: ‘Holidays with you … ♥️’.
United players are taking time off after their Europa League exertions earlier this month.
The club were eliminated by Spanish side Sevilla last Sunday.