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14-09-2004, 10:38
Allegations football star Roy Keane was involved in the assault of a teenage boy are being investigated by police.
It has been alleged the Manchester United captain became involved in an altercation with the 16-year-old in Hale on 4 September.
The alleged incident, reported to police on Tuesday, happened on Hale Golf Course.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they are investigating. Manchester United refused to comment.
Keane flew to France from Manchester Airport on Tuesday with the rest of his Man Utd teammates, for their Champions League clash with Lyon.
'Inquiries continuing'
A Greater Manchester Police spokeswoman said the force was carrying out an investigation.
"Police in Trafford are investigating reports that a 16-year-old boy was assaulted on Saturday, 4 September 2004," she said.
"The incident occurred on Merrydale in Hale shortly after 5.30pm.
"Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are continuing."
A spokeswoman for Manchester United said: "We are not making any comment about this."
It has been alleged the Manchester United captain became involved in an altercation with the 16-year-old in Hale on 4 September.
The alleged incident, reported to police on Tuesday, happened on Hale Golf Course.
Greater Manchester Police have confirmed they are investigating. Manchester United refused to comment.
Keane flew to France from Manchester Airport on Tuesday with the rest of his Man Utd teammates, for their Champions League clash with Lyon.
'Inquiries continuing'
A Greater Manchester Police spokeswoman said the force was carrying out an investigation.
"Police in Trafford are investigating reports that a 16-year-old boy was assaulted on Saturday, 4 September 2004," she said.
"The incident occurred on Merrydale in Hale shortly after 5.30pm.
"Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are continuing."
A spokeswoman for Manchester United said: "We are not making any comment about this."