The Manchester City footballer Joey Barton has been arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage.
The controversial midfielder was questioned by police over an alleged argument with a taxi driver in Liverpool.
It is understood the incident took place in the Wavertree area of the city earlier this month.
A spokeswoman for Merseyside Police said: "I can confirm a 24-year-old man, from Widnes, was arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage and assault.
"He has been bailed until May pending further inquiries."