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Newcastle United defender Ciaran Clark was knocked out after being punched in a Magaluf bar, the BBC is reporting.

Ex-Aston Villa star Clark is said to have been taken to Son Espases Hospital in the Majorcan capital Palma.

A British man in his 30s was arrested after punching the footballer at Crystal's Bar in Punta Ballena, Magaluf.

The incident happened at around 2am local time on Sunday.

(Image: ©INPHO/Donall Farmer)

Clark, 28, suffered cuts and bruises to his face.

The suspect has since been charged with criminal injuries and released.

Clark has made no mention of the incident on his Twitter profile.

He signed for Newcastle in 2016 and was a mainstay of their Championship title-winning team.

The defender made 20 appearances for the Magpies during the 2017/18 Premier League season.

It is not known whether he has been discharged from hospital.

The defender has 29 caps for the Republic of Ireland.