QPR midfielder Joey Barton has been released from police custody, following his arrest for affray.
The 29-year-old was involved in trouble in the early hours of Monday while on a night out with his girlfriend in Liverpool city centre.
Two men aged 21 and from the Old Swan area of Liverpool were arrested on suspicion of a public order offence at around 5.30am at the scene of the incident, outside Garlands nightclub in the city. But after they were held in custody and questioned, Barton and a 20-year-old man were also arrested on Monday afternoon.
Barton was later released on bail pending further enquiries by Merseyside Police.
The three other men were bailed earlier on Monday.
A statement from the force read: "Merseyside Police can confirm that the 29-year-old man arrested on suspicion of affray has been released on bail pending further inquiries."
Barton, who has become well known for his opinionated Twitter outbursts, indicated tonight he was going on holiday on Tuesday.
He tweeted: "Looking forward to Portugal now tomo. Bit of rest and lots of golf..."
Earlier the Liverpool-born midfielder confirmed the incident by tweeting: "I got sucker punched in the back of the head. Not injured as reported just a small bruise on rear of head/ear.
"I've had worse. Life goes on! Thanks for the concern. Have a good day people."
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Joey you are now a target you have just got to stop reacting to these things. If you hadn't been like this you would be at City or Newcastle and playing in the Euros
He went to liverpool for a night out coz he went to talk to liverpool about a possible move to anfield. Him and carroll talking about where they will go when he signs for them. Both are thugs off the pitch.
How much more embrassment is joey barton going to bring to queens park rangers. The best thing to do is terminate his contract coz he is bringing shame to the club and supporters.
Brian maybe he is a Liverpool lad? He may have been one of the enterprising youngsters that used to say "Look after your car mister? only a quid". After you had safely parked it in the car park. Liverpool is a bit like that so why always blame the guy as if he isn't targeted by young tough guys that emulate from scouce land.
why does he have to come to liverpool for trouble ?
??????????? again ,again ,again when will they just get rid of ths little slug, well that might be INCORRECT, as slugs are useful .
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