Manchester United capt. Harry Maguire is ‘arrested on Greek island of Mykonos for attacking police’

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is ‘arrested on Greek island of Mykonos for attacking police after fight outside bar’

  • Maguire was allegedly spotted by police in altercation with other Englishmen
  • When Greek police intervened, three of the Britons allegedly fought back 
  • The 27-year-old England international was one of them, local media reported
  • Footage filmed earlier that night shows Maguire chatting with revellers

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been arrested on the Greek island of Mykonos for allegedly attacking police after a fight outside a bar.

The 27-year-old centre-half was allegedly spotted by police in an altercation with other British tourists last night, local media reported.

When the officers intervened, three Englishmen are alleged to have fought back physically and verbally.

As a result, the three were detained in the early hours of Friday – among them the England international. 

Manchester United said in a statement: ‘The club is aware of an alleged incident involving Harry Maguire in Mykonos last night. 

Harry Maguire’s girlfriend Fern Hawkins posted this Instagram snap last night with the caption: ‘Holidays with you … ♥️’

The captain posing with a fan last night

The captain posing with a fan last night

The Manchester United captain Harry Maguire posing with a fan last night in Mykonos town

Harry Maguire playing earlier this month against LASK Linz at Old Trafford for Manchester United's in the Europa League

Harry Maguire playing earlier this month against LASK Linz at Old Trafford for Manchester United’s in the Europa League

‘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.’ 

Footage posted on a Greek website shows Maguire earlier that night chatting with fans in the Matogiannia area of Mykonos town. 

His girlfriend Fern Hawkins posted an Instagram picture last night with the caption: ‘Holidays with you … ♥️’.

United players are taking time off after their Europa League exertions earlier this month.

The club were eliminated by Spanish side Sevilla last Sunday. 

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