Published 18:39 IST, August 25th 2020

Harry Maguire was kicked in the leg by police officers who told him "your career is over"

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire was reportedly kicked in the leg by police officers and told that his 'career is over' after his arrest in Mykonos.

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Manchester United captain Harry Maguire's arrest in Greece me helines last week and while England international is back in UK, his case is currently under trial at a Greek court. 27-year-old was in Mykos after season ended, but landed himself in hot water after a tussle with local plainclos police. Red Devils captain has pleed t guilty to charges of aggravated assault and attempted bribery of an official after a bar brawl with fellow Englishmen. 

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Harry Maguire arrest: Man United captain was told his 'career is over' by police

According to Sky Sports, Harry Maguire case is under trial at a Greek court, where 27-year-old's lawyer Alexis Anagstakis is fighting charges pressed against him. Anagstakis claims that bar brawl which led to Maguire arrest broke out after two Albanian men approached Maguire's sister Daisy. Daisy subsequently fainted after being injected with an unkwn substance. defendant in Harry Maguire case claimed that y called for transport and asked to be driven to a hospital, but were taken to police department. Maguire's lawyer also said that Red Devils captain was kicked on his leg by police officials and was reportedly told that his career was over. 

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Harry Maguire arrest: Man United captain offered a bribe, reveal police

police officers have claimed that Harry Maguire offered to bribe m before his arrest. During Maguire case hearing, officials claimed that England international said: "Do you kw who I am? I am captain of Manchester United; I am very rich. I can give you money, I can pay you, please let us go." Furrmore, police claimed that one officer needed first aid after Red Devils captain tried to break away during arrest. Ar plaintiff alleged that during Harry Maguire arrest, 27-year-old pushed him hard on his back, which resulted in a leg injury, forcing him to take a day off. A third police officer gave a similar account of events in court.

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Earlier, court h been asked to postpone proceedings over Maguire's alleged involvement in a brawl on island of Mykos in Greece, with his legal team claiming y did t have eugh time to prepare. Anagstakis said list of charges was finalised just yesterday, meaning he received copy only two hours before trial of Harry Maguire case. 27-year-old is currently t in Greece after he was released from police custody on Thursday. Harry Maguire case could land  Man United captain a maximum sentence of three years in jail but could inste receive a suspended sentence with a hefty fine.

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18:39 IST, August 25th 2020