Get the biggest Manchester United FC stories by email Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailFormer Manchester United and England midfielder Nicky Butt has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of assault. Butt, 44, who is now head of the club’s youth academy, was led away from his home in Hale, Greater Manchester this afternoon. An eyewitness told Daily Star Online: “I saw him arrested at his home in Hale. “A 44–year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in custody for questioning. (Image: Daily Mirror)(Image: Andy Stenning / Daily Mirror)As well as his role at Manchester United , Butt is co-owner of National League outfit Salford City FC.

Source: Daily Mirror April 16, 2019 20:54 UTC