Gerrard arrested after late-night brawl

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was arrested today after a brawl at a night-spot.

The 28-year-old remains in custody after officers were called to an incident at the Lounge Inn, a restaurant and club venue close to the junction of Bold Street and Stanley Street in Southport at about 2.30am.

Merseyside Police said Gerrard and five other men were arrested on suspicion of assault of a 34-year-old man from Southport since confirmed as a DJ at the club.

A police spokesman said: ‘Merseyside Police is investigating an assault that took place in the early hours of Monday.

‘At around 2.30am this morning officers attended a disturbance at a licensed premises on Bold Street.

‘Six men were arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault on Lord Street.

‘The men, four aged 33, 31, 29 and 19, who all come from the Huyton area, a 28-year-old man from Formby and an 18-year-old man from Litherland remain in police custody.

‘A 34-year-old man from Southport was taken to hospital with facial injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.'

A Liverpool spokesman said the club would not be commenting on the alleged incident.