Police investigating alleged assault in Carse incident

Derbyshire Police are investigating an incident in which England bowler Brydon Carse was handcuffed outside a nightclub, following allegations of assault. Images circulating on social media on Sunday showed Carse in handcuffs surrounded by officers after a night out in Derby on Saturday. The 31‑year‑old was briefly arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said the incident would be investigated by the Cricket Regulator and, as a result, Carse was removed from the England squad for the 2nd Test against Pakistan. On Monday, Derbyshire Police said a man in his 30s had been detained outside Molly Malone's bar earlier that evening and then released. "A antheral successful his 30s was arrested connected suspicion of being drunk and disorderly successful Derby metropolis centre connected Saturday night," said the police. "However the antheral was de-arrested soon afterwards having agreed to permission the area." On Wednesday, the force issued a further statement: "We are investigating allegations of an battle successful Derby metropolis centre." "No arrests person yet been made and the probe is ongoing." Carse has been approached for comment; the ECB has not responded.