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England and Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard has been charged with assault and affray following a disturbance at a Merseyside nightclub. England and Liverpool footballer Steven Gerrard has been charged with assault and affray following a disturbance outside a Merseyside nightclub.
The 28-year-old was arrested along with five other men near the Lounge Inn in Southport in the early hours of Monday.The 28-year-old was arrested along with five other men near the Lounge Inn in Southport in the early hours of Monday.
A 34-year-old man was taken to hospital with facial injuries, not thought to be life-threatening.A 34-year-old man was taken to hospital with facial injuries, not thought to be life-threatening.
Two other men have been charged in connection with the incident, said Merseyside Police. John Doran, 29, and Ian Smith, 19, both from Huyton, Liverpool, have also been charged and bailed over the incident.
The Liverpool captain was bailed to appear in court at a later date. All three will appear at North Sefton Magistrates' Court on 23 January, accused of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray.
Three other men have been released on police bail pending further inquiries.