Stoke's Pennant in assault probe

Stoke City winger Jermaine Pennant has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman in a nightclub, the Press Association reported yesterday.

The 29-year-old has been bailed pending further inquiries into the incident in Manchester on Sunday, PA quoted sources as saying.

Jermaine Pennant

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.

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