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Everton's £13.5 million striker Oumar Niasse has been arrested on suspicion of assault.

Police were called to a property in the early hours on Friday morning following a report of an assault.

When they arrived they arrested the 26-year-old footballer and took him into custody for questioning.

He was later bailed pending further enquiries.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “At 12.55am on Friday 13 May 2016, police in Salford were called to an address following a report of an assault.

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“Officers attended and a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and was taken into police custody for questioning. He has been bailed until 27 May 2016 pending further enquiries.”

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The Senegalese forward arrived at Goodison with a reputation for having pace, strength and a high work rate,

But his time at the club has been hit by injury and he has played just 29 minutes of football since signing in the January transfer window..

Before he was sacked ex-manager Roberto Martinez admitted it would be a bonus if Niasse could feature more in the team.

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The former Lokomotiv Moscow striker - who was Russia’s player of the year in 2015 - has struggled for fitness since moving to England, arriving with a wrist injury.

It wasn’t until late February that he made his debut in the FA Cup win over Bournemouth and he has only featured in three other matches since then.

Martinez said the striker, whose move to Everton was helped by the fact his wife lives in Manchester, was putting in “good work” in training.

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But he conceded it was likely to be next season before fans will see the best from Niasse.

A spokesperson for Everton said: “The Club condemns unreservedly any form of abuse. In this case, we understand an investigation is underway to establish the facts.”