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07/11/2006
Footballer quizzed over assault
Premiership footballer El Hadji Diouf has been arrested over allegations that he assaulted his wife.
The 25-year-old Bolton Wanderers striker was arrested on suspicion of assault on Sunday at the couple's home in Bolton, after police were called to the house around 6:45am in the morning.
The footballer, who also plays for Senegal, was released on bail until Wednesday, pending further inquiries.
Diouf has played in the Premiership since 2002. He originally joined Liverpool from French club Lens in 2002, before moving to Bolton on loan in 2004, joining the club on a permanent basis the following year.
(KMcA)
The 25-year-old Bolton Wanderers striker was arrested on suspicion of assault on Sunday at the couple's home in Bolton, after police were called to the house around 6:45am in the morning.
The footballer, who also plays for Senegal, was released on bail until Wednesday, pending further inquiries.
Diouf has played in the Premiership since 2002. He originally joined Liverpool from French club Lens in 2002, before moving to Bolton on loan in 2004, joining the club on a permanent basis the following year.
(KMcA)
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