Former Middlesbrough footballer Downing will not face assault charge (From The Northern Echo)

Former Middlesbrough footballer Downing will not face assault charge

2:43pm Friday 3rd February 2012 in Stockton News

FORMER Middlesbrough footballer Stewart Downing will not face charges after being arrested on suspicion of assaulting his former girlfriend last month.

The Liverpool winger was allegedly involved in an incident at a pub on Yarm High Street just before 1am on Sunday, January 8.

A 32-year-old woman who was also arrested on suspicion of assault remains on bail pending further enquiries.

Enquiries are ongoing.