Player faces no assault charges

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Manchester City defender Micah Richards will face no further action after his arrest over an alleged attack outside a nightclub, police have said.

The 20-year-old player was questioned by police in connection with an attack on a man on Ashley Road in Hale, Greater Manchester, on Christmas Eve.

The England player was bailed until Tuesday but Greater Manchester Police said no charges would be brought.

Richards joined Manchester City from Oldham Athletic at the age of 14.

At the time of Richards' arrest Manchester City manager Mark Hughes said the club were "very supportive" of their player.