Manchester United academy director Nicky Butt has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of assault.

The Mirror reports Butt, 44, who is now head of the club's youth academy, was led away from his home in Hale, Greater Manchester this afternoon.

A Greater Manchester Police spokeswoman did not confirm any names but said: “Police were called at around 2pm on Tuesday, 16 April, to reports that a woman had been assaulted at a house on Broadway, Hale.

“The woman received a small cut to her hand and does not require hospital treatment.

“A 44–year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in custody for questioning. Enquiries are ongoing."

Butt has been married to Shelley Barlow since 2008 and the couple have two children.