Gerrard arrested in assault probe
 Gerrard scored twice in his team's 5-1 win on Sunday |
England and Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard has been arrested following an alleged assault.
Police were called at about 0230 GMT following a disturbance at a restaurant in Southport, Merseyside. Six men were detained later in a nearby street.
The men, four from Huyton, one from Formby and one from Litherland, remain in police custody.
A 34-year-old man from Southport was taken to hospital with facial injuries, not thought to be life-threatening.
The incident is alleged to have taken place at the Lounge Inn, on Bold Street, a restaurant and late night music venue.
Four men aged 33, 31, 29 and 19, all from Huyton, a 28-year-old from Formby and an 18-year-old from Litherland were arrested a short time later on nearby Lord Street.
 The incident is alleged to have taken place at the Lounge Inn |
Midfielder Gerrard, 28, is Liverpool captain and scored twice in his team's 5-1 victory over Newcastle on Sunday.
A police spokesman said: "Merseyside Police is investigating an assault that took place in the early hours of Monday December 29 on Bold Street in Southport.
"At around 2.30am this morning officers attended a disturbance at a licensed premises on Bold Street.
"Six men were arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault, on Lord Street."
The spokesman added all six currently remained in custody. It is believed no other Liverpool footballers are among those being held.
Gerrard was born and grew up on Huyton's Bluebell Estate.
Last month the Premier League star was given the freedom of his home borough of Knowsley in recognition of his contribution to football.
Liverpool FC said it would not be commenting.