Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has apologized after he was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage at his luxury apartment block.

He received a caution from police in connection with damage to a building in the Bushey area in Hertfordshire.

On his Instagram account, Bendtner issued an explanation which came down to thinking the door was stuck when trying to go for a late night swim with his friends.

"On Saturday night after our win against Southampton I went out with my family and friends for dinner. After our dinner we all wanted a night swim in my gym so we changed to shorts and brought towels down.

"As we arrived at the gym my key fob changed the colour from red (locked) to green (open) but the door remained closed. We thought the door was stuck so we tried to open it and it caused some damage. I apologise for any inconvenience for my neighbours and I have paid in full.

"We had no part in damaging anything else in the building. The matter is closed with the police, and my focus is on tonight's match."

Bendtner was cleared of criminal damage in 2012 while at Sunderland.

On the pitch, the Dane has definitely not been accused of causing damage to any goal nets this season.