Fowler 'was arrested after photographer row '

Robbie Fowler was arrested following the Leeds United squad's Christmas night out, according to reports.

Thirty players had earlier been drinking in the city centre dressed in various army uniforms and face paint.

There are reports Fowler and a friend were arrested after a row with a photographer.

The photographer reportedly tried to take pictures of Fowler as he slept in a taxi at a petrol filling station in the Rothwell area.

His friend objected and police were called over claims a camera had been damaged, reports the Yorkshire Evening Post.

Fowler and his 25-year-old friend, who is not a footballer, were taken to Holbeck police station in Leeds for questioning. They were later both released without charge.

The Leeds United group had earlier been watched over by Elland Road security staff during their night out.

They drank in Break for the Border, in Lower Briggate, for a couple of hours before moving on to the nearby Sutra Bar - part-owned by Rio Ferdinand.

Fowler and his friend had got in a taxi to take them back to his five-star hotel on the outskirts of the city.