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Newcastle's Rolando Aarons charged over bar brawl

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Newcastle United winger Rolando Aarons is to face a charge of violent disorder over a bar brawl in the city.

The 21-year-old has been summonsed to court following a fight at Livello in October.

Police said "a large altercation" broke out at the club which resulted in a number of people being arrested.

The Jamaican-born winger, who has made five first-team appearances for the EFL Championship leaders, is due in court on 4 April.

A Northumbria Police spokesman said one man was taken to hospital with facial injuries.

Livello, Newcastle
The brawl happened at Livello in Newcastle city centre

Two other men, aged 21 and 22, and two women aged 23 and 45 have also been summonsed for violent disorder.