Oumar Niasse was arrested by Greater Manchester police. (Picture: Getty)

Everton striker Oumar Niasse has been arrested by Greater Manchester police on suspicion of assault.

Niasse, the Senegalese international who cost the Toffees £13.5million in February, was arrested in the early hours on Friday morning following a report of an assault.

After signing a four-and-a-half year deal with Everton following his switch from Lokomotiv Moscow, Niasse has managed to make just two Premier League appearances.

When police arrived at the property the 26-year-old was arrested to be taken in to custody for questioning before later being bailed.


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.



‘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.’

Statement from Everton spokesperson ‘The Club condemns unreservedly any form of abuse. In this case, we understand an investigation is underway to establish the facts.’