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| Robinho held over 'sex assault' | Robinho held over 'sex assault' |
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| Manchester City forward Robinho has been arrested by police investigating an allegation of sexual assault. | Manchester City forward Robinho has been arrested by police investigating an allegation of sexual assault. |
| The Brazilian international, 25, met police as part of a "criminal investigation" into the alleged attack at a nightclub in Leeds. | The Brazilian international, 25, met police as part of a "criminal investigation" into the alleged attack at a nightclub in Leeds. |
| Robinho "strenuously denied any allegation of wrongdoing" and had been released on bail, his spokesman said. | Robinho "strenuously denied any allegation of wrongdoing" and had been released on bail, his spokesman said. |
| West Yorkshire Police said a man had been arrested on Tuesday in connection with an alleged incident on 14 January. | West Yorkshire Police said a man had been arrested on Tuesday in connection with an alleged incident on 14 January. |
| Robinho said he was "happy to co-operate with police" | |
| Robinho's spokesman, Chris Nathaniel, said: "[Robinho] strenuously denies any allegation of wrongdoing or criminality and is happy to co-operate with the police if further required." | Robinho's spokesman, Chris Nathaniel, said: "[Robinho] strenuously denies any allegation of wrongdoing or criminality and is happy to co-operate with the police if further required." |
| Robinho, whose full name is Robson de Souza, joined Manchester City from Spanish giants Real Madrid in September for £32.5m, making him Britain's most expensive player. | Robinho, whose full name is Robson de Souza, joined Manchester City from Spanish giants Real Madrid in September for £32.5m, making him Britain's most expensive player. |
| He has since scored 12 goals for his new club and become a favourite of City fans. | He has since scored 12 goals for his new club and become a favourite of City fans. |
| Chelsea had been favourites to land the Brazilian before City stepped in to hijack the deal on transfer deadline day last summer. | Chelsea had been favourites to land the Brazilian before City stepped in to hijack the deal on transfer deadline day last summer. |
| Just days later, Robinho scored in his debut game for City against Chelsea, although the Londoners ended the match with a 3-1 victory. | Just days later, Robinho scored in his debut game for City against Chelsea, although the Londoners ended the match with a 3-1 victory. |