Liverpool defender charged with assault

Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan has been charged with assault following an incident last Friday.

The 24-year-old was questioned by the police after being arrested in the early hours of December. 22.

He was released on conditional bail ahead of an appearance in a magistrates' court on January. 2.

"The club has been made aware of an alleged incident involving a member of the first team playing squad. We will be making no further comment on the matter while the process is ongoing with the relevant authorities," Liverpool's spokesperson told Reuters.