Crystal Palace midfielder Jason Puncheon has been charged by police after being caught up in a nightclub brawl.

The Sun says Puncheon was charged yesterday with assault and having a weapon after a brawl outside a nightclub.

Onlookers said the Crystal Palace midfielder was arrested early yesterday after getting embroiled in a fight between two girls.

A witness said: “One of the girls was with Jason Puncheon. There was a a big slanging match, screaming and swearing.

“A man who was with one of the girls then punched another man. He fell to the floor and was left with a black eye.

“Police turned up and Puncheon was arrested. They cuffed his hands behind his back and drove him away."

Puncheon, 31 was held in cells overnight following the bust-up at Mishiko in Reigate, Surrey.