Liverpool FC player Jon Flanagan has been charged with assault following an incident in the city centre.

The 24-year-old was quizzed by police after he was arrested in the early hours of December 22.

He is now due to appear in court in the new year after being accused of common assault.

Flanagan was questioned by officers after police were called to an incident on Duke Street at around 3.20am last Friday.

Following those inquiries he was charged with Section 39 Common Assault and released on conditional bail ahead of a Liverpool Magistrates’ Court appearance next week.

A spokeswoman said: “Merseyside Police can confirm that Jonathan Patrick Flanagan, aged 24, from Cressington in Liverpool has been charged with Section 39 common assault following an incident on Duke Street in Liverpool city centre at around 3.20am on Friday, December 22.”

Academy graduate Flanagan broke through to Liverpool’s first team in the 2010/11 season.

The defender, who earned an England call-up in 2014, played a part in the Reds’ 2013/14 title challenge but has been plagued by injuries in recent years.

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He made 10 appearances for Burnley during his loan spell at Turf Moor last season and this summer spoke of his determination to feature in Jurgen Klopp’s plans this year.

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A Liverpool FC spokesman said: “The club has been made aware of an alleged incident involving a member of the first team playing squad. We will be making no further comment on the matter while the process is ongoing with the relevant authorities.”