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Steven Gerrard has been arrested by Merseyside police following a disturbance in Southport town centre.

The Liverpool captain was arrested along with five other people in the early hours of this morning after an alleged altercation at a the Lounge Inn restaurant, bar and nightclub on Bold Street, Southport. Gerrard spent last night at a police station and is still being questioned about the incident this afternoon.

Police were called to the premises at 2.30am after a 34-year-old man from Southport, a DJ at the nightclub, suffered facial injuries and was taken to hospital. The injuries are not believed to be serious. Six people, including Gerrard, were detained on suspicion of a section 20 assault and are still being questioned.

Four men, aged 33, 31, 29 and 19, from Huyton, Gerrard, from Formby, plus an 18 year-old man from Litherland were all arrested.

A spokesperson for Merseyside police said: "We are investigating sn assault that took place in the early hours of the morning 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.

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LIVERPOOL ace Steven Gerrard was arrested in the early hours today after a fight at a bar in Southport.
Merseyside cops are investigating an alleged assault on a DJ at a nightclub at about 2.30am this morning.




“The men, four aged 33, 31, 29 and 19, who all come from the Huyton area, a 28-year-old man from Formby and an 18-year-old man from Litherland remain in police custody.

“A 34-year-old man from Southport was taken to hospital with facial injuries which are not believed to be life threatening."

The town centre premises remained shut today but evidence of a brawl inside could be seen through the windows.

Spots of blood were clearly visible on the floor, and shards of broken glass.

A Bentley car, which is believed to have been parked overnight, remained outside with a parking ticket attached.

Later a man, who said he was a friend of Gerrard, later drove off in the car.


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He said the car did not belong to the footballer and added he did not want to comment on last night’s incident.

Today Gerrard’s wife Alex Curran, 26, left a coffee shop close to the police station where the father of her two kids was being questioned.

She refused to answer reporters’ questions as she walked to her Bentley car and drove off in the opposite direction from the police station, heading towards Liverpool.

The sister of the Lounge Inn co-owner, Dario Curcillo, said the footballer was in the club to celebrate his team’s win over Newcastle United earlier in the day.

She said: “As far as I know he comes here regularly and it was just a normal night at the bar.

“I don’t know anything about what happened last night.”

She added that her brother was unavailable for comment.

A Liverpool FC spokesman said the club would not be commenting on their captain’s arrest.

Gerrard went out with friends following his side’s 5-1 victory over Newcastle at St James’ Park.

The Reds captain, who scored twice, yesterday hailed his table-topping Liverpool side as the best he has played in.

He called on everyone at Anfield to enjoy being top of the league after Liverpool extended their lead over Chelsea thanks to the emphatic win.




Speaking after the game, Gerrard said: “I think we’ve got to enjoy it. We will play our best football if we are relaxed and composed.

“I think it’s important for us to remain humble, keep our feet on the ground and keep working hard.”

Gerrard was arrested after a disturbance at the Lounge Inn, a modern restaurant close to the junction of Bold Street and Stanley Street.

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The eatery converts into a late night club venue with live music and DJs. No-one was available to comment today.

The well-to-do seaside town is a popular venue for wealthy footballers looking for a night out.

A Liverpool FC spokesman said the club would not be commenting on the alleged incident.

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