Harry Maguire latest: Manchester United captain pleads not guilty to charges related to alleged altercation with police in Mykonos

Harry Maguire has pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged altercation with police on the Greek island of Mykonos.

The Manchester United captain is on holiday in Greece following the club’s Europa League exit.

Sky

Maguire spent two nights in police custody

The 27-year-old was arrested in the early hours of Friday morning along with two other Britons following an incident in Mykonos, with the world’s most expensive defender appearing in court on Saturday morning.

The case has been adjourned until a hearing on Tuesday and it’s understood the defender will now leave Greece.

United said in a statement: “Following the appearance in court today we note the adjournment of the case to allow the legal team to consider the case file.

“Harry has pleaded not guilty to the charges. It would be inappropriate for the player or club to comment further while the legal process takes its course.”

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Maguire went on holiday with partner Fern Hawkins, however, it took a turn for the worse when he got involved in a row.

A statement released by the Hellenic Police’s South Aegean region press office on Friday afternoon read: “Patrolling police officers in the area of Mykonos intervened and normalised a dispute between citizens.

Mykonos TV

Maguire was filmed by local media in a bar with a group of men

“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.”

Man United’s ended later due to their Europa League involvement. They were beaten by Sevilla, who eventually won the competition with a victory over Inter Milan.

Maguire and co. are due to play their first match of the 2020/21 season when they face Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Old Trafford on September 19.

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