PREMIER League star Jason Puncheon was charged yesterday with assault and having a weapon after a brawl outside a nightclub.

Onlookers said the Crystal Palace midfielder was arrested early yesterday after getting embroiled in a fight between two girls.

3 Jason Puncheon was released just after 2pm yesterday Credit: Paul Edwards - The Sun

A witness said: “One of the girls was with Jason Puncheon. There was a a big slanging match, screaming and swearing.

“A man who was with one of the girls then punched another man. He fell to the floor and was left with a black eye.

“Police turned up and Puncheon was arrested. They cuffed his hands behind his back and drove him away.”

Puncheon, 31 was held in cells overnight following the bust-up at Mishiko in Reigate, Surrey.

3 The Crystal Palace player was caught in a brawl between two girls early Sunday morning Credit: Getty Images - Getty

He was released just after 2pm yesterday.

There was no answer at the Puncheon’s home in nearby Kingswood when The Sun attempted to speak to him.

Surrey Police said: “Jason Puncheon 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.”

3 The incident happened outside the Mishiko bar in Reigate, Surrey Credit: Paul Edwards - The Sun

A spokesman for Mishiko said “We can confirm that Jason Puncheon attended the venue with friends. After the venues closing hours, door staff were alerted to an altercation approximately 50 metres from the venue to which they intervened as a duty of care.

“Surrey Police were prompt to attend and made necessary enquiries. The venue cannot confirm if any arrests were made or names of persons involved.”

Crystal Palace declined to comment yesterday.

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Puncheon did not play in Palace’s 3-0 victory against Leicester on Saturday and was not on the bench.

He is not known to be injured.

It is unclear why managed Roy Hodgson dropped him.