Walker arrested after testimonial match

Former England footballer Des Walker was arrested today just hours after playing in his own testimonial match.

The ex-Nottingham Forest defender was issued with a fixed penalty notice for being drunk and disorderly in the early hours of this morning.

Police confirmed they were called out to reports of a domestic disturbance in The Park area of Nottingham where a 39-year-old man was arrested.

Just hours earlier, nearly 14,000 fans had gathered at the City Ground for his testimonial match held in honour of his 14 years at Forest.

Stars at the game, which was followed by a private party in the Lace Market, included Stuart Pearce, Steve Stone, Ian Wright and Les Ferdinand.

A spokesman for Notts Police said: “A 39-year-old man was arrested for being drunk and disorderly at an address in The Park after reports of a domestic disturbance at around 5.30am.

“He has not been charged but he has received a fixed penalty notice.”

He was taken to the city’s Bridewell custody suite where he was given the fine.

The footballer, who also played for Sheffield Wednesday and Sampdoria in Italy, retired last year from club football.