Man quizzed under caution for ‘head-butting security guard at former Man Utd star Nicky Butt’s 50th birthday party’
Man quizzed under caution for ‘head-butting security guard at former Man Utd star Nicky Butt’s 50th birthday party’
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A MAN has been quizzed under caution for allegedly head-butting a security guard at a 50th birthday party for former Manchester United star Nicky Butt. The Sun told last week of the alleged assault at swanky private members’ club Soho Farmhouse. The suspect was questioned by police in the presence of a solicitor at an undisclosed location. Police are still continuing to probe the January 24 incident at Great Tew, Oxon.
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Trouble erupted between 7pm and 8pm following a lunch held for ex-England star Butt and attended by his Man Utd Class of 92 team-mates David Beckham, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes and their Wags. Around 30 guests were at the lunch to celebrate Butt’s birthday three days earlier. A man at the party is said to have caused offence by urinating against a courtyard wall. When the guard told him to stop he was then attacked, it is claimed.
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A source said: “The guard went to have a word with the guy causing offence and was then head-butted in the face. “There was blood everywhere and people were shocked as the guard came inside with his face in a total mess.”. The former Man Utd players and their partners left soon after the alleged assault. Beckham and wife Victoria returned to their £12million estate nearby while Butt, Neville and Scholes headed north with their partners.
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Police were notified at 9pm and attended. A statement was taken from the guard, who went to hospital with a suspected broken nose. Thames Valley Police confirmed: “A man was questioned under caution on January 30 and inquiries continue.”. The suspect was not arrested but was formally warned anything he said could be used as evidence in a court of law. A decision will now be made on whether to charge him.
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