Bolton striker El-Hadji Diouf has been released on bail over allegations he assaulted his wife at their home.
The 25-year-old Senegal international was arrested by police following reports of an assault last weekend.
It was reported that the Premiership striker's wife, Valerie, called police after reportedly suffering a cut lip.
A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: "Police were called to an address in Bolton at 6.45am on November 5th following reports of an assault.
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"Officers arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of committing assault. He has since been bailed pending further inquiries to appear at a police station tomorrow (Wednesday)."
