Joey Barton was attacked outside a nightclub in Liverpool in the early hours of Monday morning, according to reports.

The Queens Park Rangers footballer is believed to have been punched in the face during the alleged incident in Liverpool city centre.

Merseyside police were called to Eberle Street at 5.30am following reports of an altercation outside the club. a 29-year-old man, believed to be Barton, suffered injuries to his face and voluntarily left the scene.

Police are currently holding two 21-year-olds in custody on suspicion of a public order offence.