 Jamie Stuart was released on bail until 7 December |
Football fans are being urged to contact police after a footballer was arrested on suspicion of breaking an opponent's jaw during a match in Essex. The allegation involves a Blue Square Premier League game between Grays Athletic and York City on 22 September.
Former Charlton Athletic and England Under-21 defender Jamie Stuart was questioned after York forward Chris Beardsley's jaw was broken.
Essex Police want to hear from anyone who was at the game at Grays.
Red card
A police spokesman said a 30-year-old man from Sidcup, Kent, had been arrested and released on bail until 7 December.
Mike Woodward, chairman of Grays, said Mr Stuart had been sent off early in the game for an alleged "off-the-ball incident".
He said: "He went to the police station voluntarily and was bailed. He has been fined for being given a red card, but that's it."
A York City spokeswoman said 23-year-old Mr Beardsley "had had metal pins inserted into his jaw, which was broken in two places.
"He is likely to be out of the game for some time. He has given a statement to police."
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