03 May,2012 07:17 AM IST | | AFP
The 29-year-old has been bailed pending further inquiries into the incident in Manchester on Sunday, PA quoted sources as saying.
Two hours after the alleged attack, the player was involved in a car crash and charged with drink-driving, driving while disqualified and having no insurance.
Pennant is due to appear at Trafford Magistrates' Court on May 9 to answer the driving charges.