Ex-footballer charged over 'bar disturbance'
FORMER football star Frank McAvennie was arrested after a disturbance in a bar, it was reported today.
The ex-Scotland, Celtic and West Ham United striker was charged over the incident at a pub in Douglas on the Isle of Man on Saturday.
Glasgow-born McAvennie, 48, who now lives in the Newcastle area, had been due to take part in a Manchester United versus Liverpool Legends match at The Bowl.
He will appear in court in Douglas next month charged with affray and disorderly conduct.
A 23-year-old man was also arrested.
Isle of Man Constabulary said in a statement: "A 48-year-old man from Newcastle was arrested in the early hours of Saturday July 5 following a disturbance in a bar in Douglas.
"He has been released on bail and is due to appear at the High Bailiff's Court in Douglas on Tuesday August 19.
"A 23-year-old local man who was arrested in connection with the same incident has also been charged with affray and will appear before the same court."
The full article contains 183 words and appears in The Scotsman newspaper.
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Last Updated:
09 July 2008 10:44 AM
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Source:
The Scotsman
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Location:
Edinburgh
