Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll is due to appear in court later charged with assault.
Northumbria Police have refused to release details of the incident which led to the player's arrest.
Carroll, who has just signed a new long-term deal at the club, will appear before Tynedale magistrates.
The 21-year-old helped Newcastle earn promotion back to the Premier League after being relegated to the Championship in 2009.
A brief police statement said: "Andrew Thomas Carroll, 21, previously of Prestwick, Newcastle, has been charged with assault.
"He is due to appear before Tynedale Magistrates this morning."