Former Manchester United star Eric Cantona has been arrested in London following reports of an assault.
The Metropolitan Police said a man was arrested at an address close to Chalk Farm Tube station in north London on Wednesday.
A statement said "Police were called to Regents Park Road, NW1, at 12.55pm on Wednesday March 12th, following reports of an assault".
"Officers from Camden Borough attended and a man in his mid-40s was arrested on suspicion of common assault. He was taken into custody and subsequently cautioned for common assault".
"The victim, a man, did not require medical assistance at the scene" it added.
Cantona made 143 appearances for United between 1992 and 1997 - scoring 64 goals.
After retiring from football he took up a career in film, with roles in 'Elizabeth', 'French Film', and 'Looking For Eric'.
