Scunthorpe United have chosen to release a player who assaulted a police officer in a drunken rage at drive-thru fast food restaurant Taco Bell.
The 25 year old winger Ryan Colclough, who signed for the League Two side from Wigan Athletic in 2018, is alleged to have lashed out on the 24th of June.
He has since been let go by the Lincolnshire outfit, who have released a very short statement on him being released.
Scunthorpe footballer Ryan Colclough ‘assaults cop at Taco Bell drive-thru in drunken rage’ https://t.co/0QFYKBIUvv pic.twitter.com/LeGk9aMu8y
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) October 5, 2020
STATEMENT:
Scunthorpe United can confirm Ryan Colclough has left the club by mutual consent.
The club will not make any further comment.
— STATEMENT ENDS —
Cops were called after reports of a man behaving in a drunk and disorderly manner at the Doncaster based Herten Triangle retail park in South Yorkshire.
They arrived at the scene before 11pm and tried to arrest the footballer, however a scrap played out and Colclough allegedly hit an officer leaving him with injuries to his face.
He damaged one officer’s glasses in the process of the scuffle and is further charged with criminal damage.
Colclough of Doncaster, South Yorkshire, is set to appear before Doncaster Magistrates’ Court on the 24th of November.
A spokesman for South Yorkshire Police said: “Ryan Colclough has been charged with assault on an emergency service worker and criminal damage following an incident on June 24.
“At 10:50pm officers attended the Taco Bell drive through at the Herten Triangle retail park following reports of a man acting drunk and disorderly in a public place.
“During an arrest attempt, an officer was assaulted and sustained injuries to his face and damage to his glasses.”
Colclough signed for the League Two side in 2018 and signed a three-year deal. That is now in jeopardy.
He came through the youth ranks at Crewe Alexandra before making his professional debut for the side in 2012.
He was part of the Crewe team that lifted the EFL Trophy when the Alex beat Southend United 2-0 at Wembley in April 2013.
He joined Wigan in January 2016, got his first Latics goal a month later against Bury before being loaned to Milton Keynes Dons in August 2016.
He got a hat-trick with MK in a 4-1 away win at Fleetwood Town before being Wigan took advantage of the recall clause to the DW Stadium in January 2017.
On the 21st of November 2017, he scored two goals before being substituted to see the birth of his son.
He made 26 league appearance for the Latics during their promotion-winning campaign before joining Scunthorpe in 2018, where he then went on to make 37 appearances, scoring twice.
A Scunthorpe spokesman said they are aware of Colclough’s court date.
He added: “This is being fully investigated by the club and we will make no further comment at this stage.”
Fans reacted prior to seeing that Scunthorpe release the player who assaulted a police officer in a drunken rage at the fast food restaurant…
Not the first time.
— sid bennett (@sidbennett1) October 5, 2020
Prison awaits! ??
— Jon Ekwubiri (@Nigerian2153) October 5, 2020
1- why was he in Taco Bell
2- what did he order
3- why were police there
These are the 3 main questions I have— Toby (@toby_drfc) October 5, 2020
Didn’t even realise we had a Taco Bell drive-thru ?♂️
— Rupert Trousers ?? (@RupertTrousers) October 5, 2020
#SUFC | Ryan Colclough’s week…
Monday: Police release report that he was arrested for assaulting emergency worker.
Tuesday: Named captain by the club.
Sunday: Club become aware of report.
Monday: Sent home from training with investigation launched (per @mikewhitesport)
— Charlie Wilson (@charliereachplc) October 5, 2020
this ryan colclough thing is mental wtf
— jade ✨ (@jadejasminesufc) October 5, 2020
Well…. Hope the lad can sort out his problems and come back better…
— Soccerates (@soccerates) October 5, 2020
Wait so he never even told the club?! Ahahaha
— Adam (@adam_major1) October 5, 2020
If that was me, I’d be sacked for bringing my employer into disrepute if convicted.
Suspension is right till after the court case for both the club & him as I doubt he’ll be in the right frame of mind currently
It’s never a dull moment at The Iron, or apparently here in Donny!
— Mark The Donny Iron (@markdonnyiron) October 5, 2020
Colclough has brought the club into disrepute and should be sacked. Shameful.
— Richard Ireland (@richireland14) October 5, 2020
So the probability he won’t play another game for us pending the ongoing investigation and in due course be eventually released,but if found guilty of this alleged assault then a very stupid thing to do and it’s probably going to cost him is playing career
— Martin Stothard (@martinstothard) October 5, 2020
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