Gascoigne quizzed over assault claim
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The footballer Paul Gascoigne is to be questioned by detectives about an alleged common assault on a woman in London. A Scotland Yard spokeswoman said: "Police have received an allegation of common assault on a young woman on March 12."
The England and Rangers star is said to have slapped the woman across the face after she approached the car in which he was sitting with the television presenter Chris Evans. Sky News reported that the 27-year- old woman spotted Evans and Gascoigne in the back of a car outside the Cafe Royal and came over to speak to Evans when the assault allegedly happened. Gascoigne is alleged to have leant out to strike the woman.
According to Sky News, the woman's version of events is supported by statements from two friends.The news comes just two days after an Italian judge gave the footballer a three-month suspended jail sentence for punching a photographer. That assault occurred in Rome while Gascoigne was playing for Lazio in 1994.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments