Manchester City striker Darius Vassell has been the victim of a mugging.

The Mirror says Vassell was mugged of his £15,000 watch and £8,000 earrings after his club's Christmas party.

The former England striker was disputing a taxi fare in the early hours of Sunday morning when two men attacked him.

The Manchester City forward was "roughed up" as his Cartier watch and jewellery were snatched. The 28-year-old was on his way home from City's Christmas bash in Manchester.