Jibes that sparked Harry Maguire fight: Mykonos brawl began after rival fans shouted 'F*** United' and footballer attacked police who tried to intervene before they wrestled him to ground' - as he spends second night in jail after 'trying to bribe cops'
A brawl involving Manchester United captain Harry Maguire began after rival fans shouted 'F*** United' before the footballer allegedly attacked police and five officers wrestled him to the ground, it was claimed last night.
The £85million England international was allegedly involved in a bust-up with a group of other Englishmen before becoming 'very abusive and aggressive' towards officers who arrived to intervene last night on the island of Mykonos.
A source told The Sun: 'There was a group of guys who had been chanting at Harry on Wednesday night, but it was a bit of banter. On Thursday they were more aggressive, saying, 'F*** United'.
'They were trying to wind him up. They were also trying to mess around with a group of girls there. Harry got upset. They told Harry, 'F*** United' again and a brawl started with Harry's mates.
'Two or three more police came but Harry was so strong and upset that they couldn't pin him down. It took more than five officers to get him down.'
Maguire, 27, has now spent two nights in a cell along with two other men thought to be fellow players, aged 28 and 29, and the trio have been transferred to the neighbouring island of Syros where they will appear before the state prosecutor tomorrow at 11am on charges including aggravated assault, verbal assault and attempted bribery.
'Until then,' the spokesman Petros Vassilakis told the Daily Mail, 'he will remain in police custody. That means in the holding cell of the Syros precinct.'
The decision deals a blow to Maguire's lawyers who insisted earlier that he would be released.
The maximum sentennce for bribery in Greece is three years in prison but Maguire's lawyer said he denies all wrongdoing. She said: 'Maguire denies the allegations against him. Fortunately, we will get rid of it tomorrow.'
The chief prosecutor told local media that he expects Maguire to make an apology at the hearing.
Maguire, a father-of-two, was seen this evening being taken into Syros police station by plain-clothes officers after an hour-long ferry crossing to his new jail cell with the two other men.
Police said that two of their officers suffered facial injuries during the initial scrap after they were allegedly hurled to the ground, punched and kicked.
In a statement released yesterday afternoon, Mykonos police accused the three men of another violent altercation once they had been taken into custody. On arrival to Mykonos police station, according to the statement, the men continued to resist, 'pushing and beating three police officers'.
The statement also said that 'one of the detainees tried to offer money so that the trial against them would not be completed' but did not name Maguire.
Two days ago, Maguire was pictured drinking at a pool party at SantAnna Bar with fellow United youngsters Marcus Rashford, 22, and Brandon Williams, 19, as well as Love Island star Chris Hughes, 27, and snooker player Judd Trump, 31 and his brother Joe Maguire. It is not clear if anybody at this party was with Maguire later that evening.
Harry Maguire (baseball cap) is escorted by plain clothes police officers to the central police station on the island of Syros, west of Mykonos, after her was arrested on Thursday night for allegedly assaulting officers during a raucous night out
Maguire, wearing a baseball cap and a pair of Gucci trainers, is escorted into Syros police station this evening after taking a one hour boat ride to his new jail cell
One of the three men involved in the brawl was transferred to the island of Syros today while wearing a mask and dark sunglasses while hiding his face from the camera
Footage taken yesterday by Maguire's sister Daisy shows the group lounging in the sun at the SantAnna bar in Mykonos. Also in attendance were fellow United youngsters Marcus Rashford, 22, and Brandon Williams, 19, as well as Love Island star Chris Hughes, 27, and snooker player Judd Trump, 31
Maguire (left) was earlier on Thursday picture knocking back drinks by a pool with fellow Manchster United stars Brandon Williams (right, sitting to the left of the young woman) and Marcus Rashford (sitting to her right)
Maguire was on Thursday night pictured at the Bonbonniere Bar in Mykonos sat around a shisha table with other young men and women
Maguire's poolside party earlier on Thursday included snooker player Judd Trump (left), as well as fellow football colleagues Marcus Rashford and Brandon Williams (right)
Harry Maguire's girlfriend Fern Hawkins posted this Instagram snap on Thursday night with the caption: 'Holidays with you ... ♥️'
Harry Maguire appeared on Love Island star Chris Hughes' Instagram stories on Wednesday and was seen drinking shots
Daisy Maguire, the footballer's sister, at the bar in Mykonos yesterday afternoon
Maguire, 27, was also pictured yesterday at a drinks party for snooker player Judd Trump, whose 31st birthday was on Wednesday
The SantAnna Bar where Maguire and his friends were drinking yesterday afternoon. The party included fellow United youngsters Marcus Rashford, 22, and Brandon Williams, 19, as well as Love Island star Chris Hughes, 27, and snooker player Judd Trump, 31. It is not clear if anybody at this party was with Maguire later that evening.
Maguire was pictured at the SantAnna Bar on the Greek island on Thursday afternoon with the group that included Marcus Rashford, Brandon Williams and Judd Trump, before making his way to the Bonbonniere bar later in the evening. He ended up in a brawl outside Fabrica and was arrested. Two other men, aged 28 and 29, were also detained. They are expected to appear in court later today on the nearby island of Syros
Police have said that two groups of Englishmen were brawling outside Mykonos' Fabrica bar in the early hours of Friday morning and when they tried to intervene they were rounded on by three men, including the centre-half.
'When the brawl was all sorted out, one of the two groups - with the football players - started verbally abusing officers. There were several policemen there. At some point, one of the three members of the group - they were aged 27, 28, and 29 - threw a swing at one of the policemen and a fight ensued.' Petros Vassilakis a police spokesman said.
'All of the three were arrested but during the effort to do so, the other two, including the football player, got violent also. They threw down at least two policemen, hit them with their fists and kicked them.' The police spokesman continued.
'I can't tell you what they were telling us. All English swear words against the authorities and against the work of the police. All three, including the football player, are being held in custody, locked up in Mykonos cell. They will appear before a state prosecutor on the island of Syros later today to be charged with aggravated assault.'
In an official statement, Greek police said: 'Three foreigners, aged 27, 28 and 29, were arrested in Mykonos by police officers of the Mykonos police department.
'Patrolling police officers in the area of Mykonos intervened and normalised a dispute between citizens, however, three foreigners involved in the incident turned against them, insulting and hitting a police officer with fists.
'The three foreigners were taken to the Mykonos Police Station, where upon their arrival they strongly resisted, pushing and beating three police officers.
'One of the detainees then tried to offer money so that the trial against them would not be completed. The arrested (men) were taken to the Syros Prosecutor's Office.'
Maguire, who earns £190,000-a-week plans to cut short his holiday and return to the UK, according to a source at Manchester United.
Lawyers for the club have been in contact with their player and they are awaiting clarification from police on the island over what charges he might face.
'We are expecting more information from Mykonos as clarification is needed over exactly what happened and what charges he will face, if any.' The lawyers said.
Manchester United said in a statement: 'The club is aware of an alleged incident involving Harry Maguire in Mykonos on Thursday night.
'Contact has been made with Harry, and he is fully co-operating with the Greek authorities.
'At this time we will be making no further comment.'
The Manchester United captain Harry Maguire posing with a fan on Thursday night in Mykonos town
Instagram snaps posted by Chris Hughes showing a group of lads in the back of a mini bus on Thursday night
Trent Alexander Arnold and Dele Ali both seen on a beach in Mykonos the day after their England team mate Harry Maguire was arrested for assaulting a police office on the Greek Island (Picture taken today)
Dele Ali is seen on a beach in Mykonos today, a day after his England team mate Harry Maguire was arrested for assaulting a police office on the Greek Island
Brandon Williams, 19, is also on holiday in Mykonos and was earlier on Thursday attending a pool party with Maguire
Shanice East, Williams's girlfriend, yesterday posted this snap with Maguire's girlfriend Fern Hawkins
Footage posted on a Greek website shows Maguire on Thursday night chatting with fans in the Matogiannia area of Mykonos town.
Britons were singing his name in the street and posing for selfies with the soccer ace before things went awry.
His girlfriend Fern Hawkins posted an Instagram picture on Thursday night with the caption: 'Holidays with you ... ♥️'. She has since made her profile private.
United players are taking time off after their Europa League exertions earlier this month before the resumption of the Premier League at the end of September.
The club were eliminated by Spanish side Sevilla last Sunday. Had they won that fixture they would be up against Inter Milan in the final tonight in Germany.
Maguire said he was 'devastated' by the semi-final exit against the Spanish side last week.
He added: 'We deserved to go through but ultimately we fell short at the semi-final stage, for the third time this season.
On Thursday, Chris Hughes shared pictures of himself with a cut above his eye which was sustained on a night out for Judd Trump's birthday on Wednesday. 'I look hard,' he joked
An Instagram picture of Judd Trump - Chris Hughes was partying with the snooker star on Wednesday night for Trump's 31st birthday. Drinks celebrations continued into the following day and Trump's party joined Maguire's
A selfie picture taken on Thursday night from a hospital bed in Mykonos by a friend of Judd Trump's
'It means a lot to us, the boys are devastated. We have a good group of lads who know what it means to play for this club and losing isn't acceptable. Getting to semi-finals isn't acceptable and we now have to look at taking it another step.
'Maybe that little bit of inexperience cost us in the end. Even when we are on top, creating chances we shouldn't concede that second goal.
'They worked it well down the right but we have to do better. We conceded from two crosses and it's not good enough.'
Maguire is next due to play at Old Trafford for their first game of the season on September 19 against Crystal Palace.
Harry Maguire playing earlier this month against LASK Linz at Old Trafford for Manchester United's in the Europa League
Jibes that sparked Harry Maguire fight: Mykonos brawl began after rival fans shouted 'F*** United' and footballer attacked police who tried to intervene before they wrestled him to ground' - as he spends second night in jail after 'trying to bribe cops'
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