Football star Eric Cantona Arrested on Suspicion of Assault

Former Manchester United player Eric Cantona has been arrested at an address in North London following reports of an assault.

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that a man was arrested at an address close to Chalk Farm Tube station, North London, on Wednesday.

A statement said: “Police were called to Regents Park Road, NW1, at 12.55pm on Wednesday March 12, following reports of an assault.

“Officers from Camden Borough attended and a man in his mid-40s was arrested on suspicion of common assault.

“He was taken into custody and subsequently cautioned for common assault.

“The victim, a man, did not require medical assistance at the scene.”

Frenchman Cantona was a popular Red Devils player, making 143 appearances for Manchester United between 1992 and 1997 and scoring 64 goals in total.

After retiring from football Cantona pursued a career in film, with roles in Elizabeth, French Film, and Looking for Eric.