Gary McAllister: Man arrested after attack on former Liverpool star

Police have arrested a man in connection with the unprovoked attack on Gary McAllister in Leeds city centre last weekend.

Former Liverpool midfielder McAllister had been out for dinner with his wife on Saturday evening when he was punched to the floor in a seemingly random assault.

He was left needing hospital treatment after the attack in the early hours of Sunday morning.

McAllister had spent the day watching Liverpool legends take on an AC Milan side on Merseyside before returning to West Yorkshire, where he lives.

A statement from West Yorkshire Police read: "Police have arrested a man in connection with an assault which happened in Leeds city centre last weekend.

McAllister was with his wife at the time of the attack (Getty Images)

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"The incident happened on Sunday 24 March at around 4am where a male in his fifties was assaulted in Call Lane.

"The male victim was stood outside a bar when a man approached him and punched him in the face causing injuries that required hospital treatment.

"A 32-year-old male was arrested last night (28 March) in connection with this incident.

"He has been released under investigation and enquiries remain ongoing."

McAllister played for Leicester , Leeds, Coventry and Liverpool over the course of his 23-year playing career.

He has also managed Leeds and Coventry and is currently assistant to Steven Gerrard at Rangers.