Jermaine Pennant to face no further action over alleged assault

Stoke City winger Jermaine Pennant will face no further action after being arrested for alleged assault a fortnight ago.

The former Liverpool player was detained by Greater Manchester police on suspicion of assaulting a woman in a nightclub.

The authorities have confirmed that the case regarding the alleged incident has been dropped, which took place just hours before Pennant collided with a silver Audi while driving his BMW while under the influence of alcohol.

Pennant was hit with a drink-driving charge following the crash.