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Manchester Evening News
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Andrew Bardsley

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire appears in court after police incident in Mykonos

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has appeared in court following an alleged altercation with police on the Greek island of Mykonos.

Footage shows Maguire leaving the court in neighbouring Syros on Saturday morning wearing a mask and being asked questions by reporters.

It's currently unclear what happened during the court hearing.

Police previously claimed one of their officers was hit as he tried to break up a disturbance on the island.

A statement released by the Hellenic Police's South Aegean region press office said: "Three foreigners, aged 27, 28 and 29, were arrested today (August 21, 2020) in Mykonos by police officers of the Mykonos police department.

"Patrolling police officers in the area of Mykonos intervened and normalised a dispute between citizens, however, three foreigners involved in the incident turned against them, insulting and hitting a police officer with fists.

"The three foreigners were taken to the Mykonos Police Station, where upon their arrival they strongly resisted, pushing and beating three police officers.

"One of the detainees then tried to offer money so that the trial against them would not be completed. The arrested (men) were taken to the Syros Prosecutor's Office."

They have not said if that final accusation is against Maguire, who has won 26 caps for his country, or one of the other men.

United released a statement on Friday which read: "The club are aware of an alleged incident involving Harry Maguire in Mykonos last night.

"Contact has been made with Harry, and he is fully co-operating with the Greek authorities.

"At this time we will be making no further comment."

Maguire signed for United last summer from Leicester in a world record fee for a defender.

He played every game for United during this season's Premier League campaign, and scored three goals including a stunning long range effort in a 6-0 win over Tranmere Rovers in the FA Cup.

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