England and Tottenham Hotspur star Ledley King on Sunday apologised for a night club incident which led to him being questioned over an alleged assault.
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.”
King was reportedly held after a man was attacked in the early hours outside a club in Soho, central London. The alleged incident came hours after Tottenham drew 0-0 with Everton in the Premiership.
Asked about the incident, a Scotland Yard spokeswoman said: “A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of ABH (actual bodily harm) following an allegation of assault made by a man in his 20s.”
The arrest came after patrolling police officers were flagged down by members of the public at around 2:30 am (0130 GMT) Sunday, she added.
Police later said he had been bailed to return to speak to police at an unspecified later date. Tottenham Hotspur said it was “aware of an incident involving Ledley King” but declined to make a further comment.
