Monday 18 December 2017 13:25, UK
Crystal Palace's Jason Puncheon has been charged with assault and possession of an offensive weapon following an incident in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Puncheon was arrested and taken into custody after officers were called to the disturbance in Church Street, Reigate, Surrey Police said.
The 31-year-old had reportedly been partying with friends at the nearby Mishiko nightclub beforehand.
A 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."
A police spokesman confirmed officers attended an incident at 2.20am but would not disclose further details.
Puncheon was released on bail and is due to appear at Guildford Magistrates' Court on January 5.
Both Mishiko and Crystal Palace have been contacted for comment.
