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NICKLAS Bendtner and Lee Cattermole were quizzed by police in connection with a car-wrecking spree in Newcastle.

Police launched a probe after a spate of cars were attacked on Stowell Street just streets away from Newcastle’s St James’ Park.

Several cars are believed to have been damaged during the attack, which occurred at around 10pm on Tuesday, December 6.

And the Sunderland footballers, both 23, were arrested yesterday as officers questioned them over the attacks, before being bailed.

They were quizzed on suspicion of causing criminal damage.

Today a spokesman from Northumbria Police said: “Police can confirm that on Thursday, December 15, two men aged 23 were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

“If follows an investigation in to damage caused to cars on Stowell Street in Newcastle city centre, which happened at about 10pm on Tuesday, December 6.”

The alleged damage – which is believed to have targeted at least three cars – happened just days after Sunderland lost 2-1 to Wolves at the Molineux Stadium.

It is believed that officers are scouring CCTV and are still trying to establish how many cars were damaged in the attack.

Danish striker Bendtner tweaked a groin injury during the clash, which ruled him out of Martin O’Neill’s first game at the Stadium of Light.

Midfielder Cattermole also missed their 2-1 win over Blackburn Rovers due to a suspension after picking up five yellow cards this season.

Today, when approached by the Chronicle, a spokesman from Sunderland AFC refused to comment on the pair’s arrest.

Danish international Bendtner signed for Sunderland from Arsenal in a deadline day loan deal earlier this year.

He has struggled to find form, scoring just two goals since his arrival on Wearside.