Wales and Newcastle United star Craig Bellamy has been cautioned for common assault following an incident with a student, police said today.
The 22-year-old footballer was questioned following an allegation of assault made by the student after the incident in the early hours of Tuesday, Northumbria Police said.
Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd said the club had a strict code of conduct which players were expected to adhere to.
"We are aware of the allegations which have been made against certain of our players and shall be conducting our own internal investigation immediately. At present the club has nothing further to say on the matter."
Northumbria police said: "As a result of police inquiries into an allegation of assault made by a 20-year-old student, police have questioned and cautioned a Newcastle United footballer Craig Bellamy for the offence of common assault.
"The incident took place in the early hours of February 5th 2002."
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