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Premier League footballer Jason Puncheon has been charged with assault and having a weapon following a fracas outside a nightclub.

The Crystal Palace midfielder, 31, was arrested in the early hours of Sunday following an incident outside Mishiko in Reigate, Surrey.

Puncheon, 31, who lives in nearby Kingswood, was held in cells overnight following the bust-up.

A Surrey Police spokesman said: "A man has been charged in connection with an incident in Church Street, Reigate, at 2.20am on Sunday.

"Officers attended the area following a report of a fight.

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"Jason Puncheon, 31, of Kingswood, has been charged with a Section 4 public order offence - causing fear or provocation of violence, possession of an offensive weapon and common assault.

"He has been released on bail to appear at Guildford Magistrates Court in January."

Croydon-born Puncheon, who has captained Palace in some matches this season, did not play in the club's 3-0 victory at Leicester on Saturday and was not on the bench.