Published 16:50 IST, August 21st 2020

Man United captain Harry Maguire arrested after alleged bar fight in Mykonos: Report

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been arrested during his vacation in Greece after an alleged bar fight with English tourists, according to reports.

Reported by: Sreehari Menon
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After ir disappointing exit to Sevilla in Europa League, Manchester United players went on vacation after  end of ir long 2019-20 season to recharge ir batteries. Red Devils captain Harry Maguire is currently holidaying in Greece after his debut season at Old Trafford before  new Premier League season. However, England international has landed himself in hot water and has been allegedly arrested on island of Mykos. 

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Harry Maguire Greece vacation scuppered: Manchester United captain arrested in Greece after bar fight

According to local media reports, Harry Maguire is reportedly under arrest, having been involved in an altercation at a bar during his vacation in Greece. As reported by Greek newspaper Proto ma, Manchester United star was detained by police after he was involved in a fight with a fellow English tourist. Police intervened in Harry Maguire bar fight and 27-year-old resisted, which led to him being handcuffed and centre-back was subsequently taken to local police department. According to Reuters, a Greek police official said that Maguire was verbally abusive to an officer. He subsequently resisted arrest, following which he was brought to Mykos police station along with two ors. 

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Following Harry Maguire arrest, fellow English tourists were also rounded up for questioning. On Thursday night, Harry Maguire was spotted having fun in Matogiannia with fans who recognised him and started singing, turning alleys into a mini stand. It is claimed that locals called up police at 12:30 am after two groups of Englishmen were fighting outside a bar on island. Three men allegedly attacked police verbally and physically when y intervened. trio included Maguire, which ultimately led to his arrest.

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Harry Maguire Greece vacation: Manchester United release statement on Harry Maguire arrest

Manchester United have released a statement on Harry Maguire arrest and said that club is aware of incident that happened in Mykos last night. Red Devils said that club has contacted Maguire and said that he was fully cooperating with Greek authorities and will make furr comment at this time. Before Harry Maguire arrest, his fiance Fern Hawkins posted a picture of pair in Mykos on her Instagram p on Thursday night. 27-year-old travelled to Greece after last week's Europa League semi-final defeat against Sevilla. loss was Red Devils' third in a semi-final this season, and 27-year-old was devastated having claimed that y deserved to go through.   

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16:45 IST, August 21st 2020