Premier League footballer Steven Caulker was booted out of a VIP bash at London's O2 arena with his hands covered in blood, it has been reported.

The 23-year-old, who plays for Queens Park Rangers, had been on a night out watching US rapper J Cole - but trouble flared during an after-party at the venue.

Bouncers reportedly intervened and removed the £42,000-a-week defender from the premises amid ugly scenes after the concert.

Steven Caulker (pictured after signing for QPR) was reportedly booted out of the O2 after a flare-up at an after-party

The 23-year-old, who plays for Queens Park Rangers, had been on a night out watching US rapper J Cole at the O2 arena (pictured) in London

According to The Sun, the £8million star had watched the show with fellow footballers.

He had been pictured with revellers at the venue after drinking shots of sambuca, the newspaper reports.

It is not yet clear what sparked the incident, which took place after J Cole's performance last Monday night.

The Sun quotes a source as saying: 'Caulker had obviously had a few, and was acting up a bit.

Bouncers reportedly intervened and removed the £42,000-a-week defender (pictured) from the premises when the party turned sour

It is not yet clear what sparked the incident, which took place after Caulker had watched rapper J Cole (pictured) performing last Monday night

Caulker (centre) signed for Cardiff City in 2013 for more than £8million before his transfer to Queens Park Rangers last summer

'After a flare-up, I saw glass had been smashed and his hands were bleeding.'

Former Tottenham star Caulker has played once for England scoring a goal on his debut in 2012.

He signed for Cardiff City in 2013 for more than £8million before his transfer to Queens Park Rangers last summer.