Everton's Oumar Niasse arrested on suspicion of assault
London - Everton striker Oumar Niasse has been arrested on suspicion of assault, it was announced on Saturday.
Police were called to a property in Salford, Greater Manchester, just over 30 miles from north-west Premier League club Everton's Liverpool base, at 12:55 local time Friday following a report of assault.
A 26-year-old man was taken into custody for questioning and has been bailed pending further inquiries, Greater Manchester Police said.
An Everton spokesperson told the BBC that the Merseyside club "condemns unreservedly any form of abuse".
"In this case, we understand an investigation is under way to establish the facts," the spokesperson added.
Senegalese winger Niasse joined Everton on Feb 1, for a fee of around £13.5 million on a four-and-a-half year deal and has since made seven appearances for the Toffees.
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