ATHENS (GREECE) – Greek state TV ERT said on Friday that Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was detained on Mykonos island for questioning after being allegedly involved in an incident in which police officers were assaulted after a brawl.
Two other British nationals were also detained after police intervened to stop a brawl between two groups of tourists.
“The soccer player was verbally abusive to an officer and then hit him,” a police official said. “The three were resisting when brought to the Mykonos police station.”
In a statement, Manchester United said they were aware of the incident.
“The club is aware of an alleged incident involving Maguire in Mykonos last night,” it said.
“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.”
A police official said that the skipper and two others will be taken by ship to the island of Syros where they will face charges by a public prosecutor.
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