London: Former British world champion boxer Amir Khan was arrested by police over an incident Friday in which two 19-year-old men were allegedly assaulted.
<img title="Former British world champion boxer Amir Khan" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2014/sep/A-Khan0607.jpg" alt="Former British world champion boxer Amir Khan" /> Former British world champion boxer Amir Khan
However, a spokesman for the 27-year-old former WBA and IBF light welterweight champion said he expected the case would be dropped.
Greater Manchester Police said officers were called to a street in Amir&rsquo;s home town of Bolton in northwest England at about 1:30 am (0030 GMT) on Friday.
Officers &ldquo;discovered two 19-year-old men had been assaulted. Their injuries are not serious. &ldquo;A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of two... assaults.&rdquo; He was taken into custody for questioning.
A spokesman for the Olympic silver medallist confirmed he had been quizzed by officers but added: &ldquo;It was a minor incident and we're expecting the case to be dropped against Amir,&rdquo; the spokesman said. &ldquo;We&rsquo;re expecting to formally hear that from police on Monday morning.&rdquo;

Former British world champion boxer Amir Khan was arrested by police over an incident Friday in which two 19-year-old men were allegedly assaulted

Boxer Amir Khan arrested for assault

Trending Stories

Latest Photos

Latest Videos

Latest Web Stories

Mid-Day Fast

Home / Sports / Other Sports / Article / Boxer Amir Khan arrested for assault

Boxer Amir Khan arrested for assault

Trending Stories

Latest Photos

Latest Videos

Latest Web Stories

Mid-Day Fast