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Danish international striker Nicki Bille has been shot with a shotgun in a murder attempt on Christmas Day.

The Lyngby BK striker, who had trials with Newcastle and Portsmouth before spells with Villareal, Rayo Vallecano and Elche in Spain, was reportedly shot with a shotgun after getting into a fight with three people at his home in the Sydhavnen area of the Danish capital Copenhagen.

Local media report Bille, 30, was shot in the forearm in the incident but managed to escape the scene without serious injuries.

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A 23-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man have been arrested and are being held in custody as the police search for a third suspect who is said to have fled the scene.

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Both of those arrested have reportedly claimed their innocence but they will face charges of attempted murder, according to reports.

If found guilty they would face up to six years in prison.

Bille was sentenced to a month in prison in June for hitting a woman he claimed was trying to strangle his wife.

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He was arrested four years ago when he was playing for Rosenborg for beating up a police officer and resisting arrest.

Local media report Bille has given a statement about the shooting to the police but the details have not been reported.

He has played for the Danish national team three times, scoring one goal.