Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere was released on bail after being arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The 18-year-old was arrested following a "fracas" but was "unlikely" to face any charges, according to a statement from his representatives.

The statement, issued by the Wasserman Media Group on behalf of Gunners youngster said: "Jack Wilshere was arrested by police in the early hours following a fracas but was released on bail later.

"The police have made it very clear that he is an important witness to the incident and played the role of peacemaker and is unlikely to face any charges as a result. Jack has made it very clear he will co-operate fully with the police investigation."

It comes jsut hours after Wilshere was involved in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Blackburn, coming on as a substitute with six minutes left.

The youngster has been in fine form for Arsene Wenger's team, and finds himself on the fringes of the England senior side - making his debut in the friendly against Hungary earlier this month.