Tottenham star arrested on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend

The 26-year-old was detained for several hours the night before Tottenham’s Premier League defeat to Manchester United before he was released without charges. 

Serge Aurier missed his team's match with Manchester United after he was arrested on suspicion of assault.

Police were reportedly called to Aurier’s home in Hertfordshire after an alleged bust-up with his girlfriend.

The Ivory Coast international lives with mother of his baby daughter and TV star, Hencha Voigt. 

As reported by The Sun, Aurier vehemently denied causing actual bodily harm and was later released without charge,.

"A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of ABH. He has been released with no further action." - Hertfordshire Police spokeswoman confirmed

A spokesman for Tottenham added: "We are aware of an incident concerning Serge Aurier this weekend."