Police probe ‘assault allegations’ in cricketer Carse-linked incident
Unclear whether England cricketer Brydon Carse had a role in the alleged assault being investigated by police.
Derbyshire Police are investigating allegations of assault following an incident in which England bowler Brydon Carse was handcuffed outside a nightclub in Derby. The 31-year-old cricketer was allegedly involved in behaviour that led to his arrest on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly. Images circulating on social media showed Carse surrounded by police officers outside Molly Malone's bar on Saturday night.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) stated that the incident would be investigated by the Cricket Regulator, resulting in Carse's removal from the England squad for the upcoming second Test against Pakistan. Durham has since selected him for their match against Gloucestershire in the County Championship. Derbyshire Police confirmed that a man in his 30s was detained outside the bar, but he was later released after agreeing to leave the area.
The investigation into the alleged assault is ongoing, with no arrests made as of yet. Carse has been asked for a statement, while the ECB has not yet commented on the matter.
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