Footballer regrets incident at club

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The Tottenham Hotspur captain was questioned on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm to another man after the alleged incident in Soho, London, in the early hours of Sunday.

In a statement on the club's website, the 28-year-old defender said: "I sincerely regret that a night out with friends went too far."

Referring to the Premier League club's manager Harry Redknapp, he went on: "I have apologised to Harry and I fully appreciate that, as a professional footballer, I have a duty to behave in a responsible manner.

"I am assisting the police with their enquiries. Anyone who knows me, knows that much of what has been suggested is totally out of character. I am keen to resolve this as soon as possible and concentrate on my football. I shall be putting my all into ensuring I give of my best for the remaining fixtures."

Earlier, speaking outside London's Charing Cross Police Station, Inspector Phil Clare said: "I can confirm, in the early hours of this morning, a man was arrested on suspicion of assault. He has been interviewed at this police station and as a result of what he's told us we've bailed him to come back at a later date."

Scotland Yard said officers were on a routine patrol when they were flagged down by members of the public at around 2.30am.

The alleged victim, Wahib Butt, a doorman at the club, said King punched him in the face after he refused to let the footballer in because "he was so drunk". Mr Butt told Sky News: "We refused him to come inside, again because he was so drunk."

He declined medical treatment following the alleged incident outside Punk nightclub in Soho Street.

The venue, formerly known as Nightclub Pop, attracts a VIP crowd with guests including Kate Moss and Lily Allen and offers table bookings with a minimum spend of £500, according to its website.