Footballer Gerrard held after brawl

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The Liverpool FC star was among six men arrested when officers were called to the Lounge Inn in Southport, Merseyside.

A 34-year-old local man was taken to hospital with facial injuries, which are not thought to be serious.

Merseyside Police said the 28-year-old footballer and five other men were arrested on suspicion of assault.

Gerrard went out with friends just hours after his side's thumping 5-1 victory over Newcastle at St James' Park.

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

Gerrard was arrested after a disturbance at the Lounge Inn, a modern restaurant close to the junction of Bold Street and Stanley Street. The venue converts to a late-night club venue with live music and DJs. No one was available to comment.

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

Gerrard has been capped by England 70 times and has captained his country on four occasions. He was made an MBE last year and received an honorary fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University.

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