19:09  ,  December 18, 2017

Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon charged with assault and possessing weapon

Premier League footballer Jason Puncheon has been charged with assault and having a weapon following a fracas outside a nightclub, Mirror reported.

The Crystal Palace midfielder, 31, was arrested in the early hours of Sunday following an incident outside Mishiko in Reigate, Surrey.

A Surrey Police spokesman said: "Jason Puncheon, 31, of Kingswood, has been charged with a Section 4 public order offence - causing fear or provocation of violence, possession of an offensive weapon and common assault.

Croydon-born Puncheon, who has captained Palace in some matches this season, did not play in the club's 3-0 victory at Leicester on Saturday and was not on the bench.

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