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Tulisa's footballer ex Danny Simpson has been arrested over claims he was involved in an iron bar attack on a man he believed took his phone.

The QPR star, 27, is alleged to have attacked the 34-year-old man he suspected of stealing his mobile in a nightclub.

Police suspect he used a tracker device before driving to a property in Manchester where he is accused of confronting a man outside his home.

A passing police officer came across the incident and the defender was arrested on suspicion of GBH.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “Officers attended and discovered a 34-year-old man with head injuries. He was taken to hospital.

“A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of S18 assault and bailed pending further enquiries.”

A spokesman for Danny Simpson was reported as saying last night he denies any wrongdoing and will vigorously protest his innocence.

A QPR spokesman declined to comment.

The former Manchester United and Newcastle player split from N-Dubz singer Tulisa in May.