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Lucas Hernandez arrested over alleged girlfriend assault

The defender is expected in court on Friday after an incident in the early hours of the morning that left his partner requiring hospital treatment

Atletico Madrid centre-back Lucas Hernandez has been detained in custody over claims that he assaulted his girlfriend, Spanish police have confirmed to Goal.

The 20-year-old was arrested at 2:30am local time on Friday morning after a female was hospitalised, although her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Hernandez, a France Under-21 international, is expected in court in Majadahonda - a district northwest of Madrid - on Friday for a hearing and accused of an offence of gender violence.