Amir Khan attacks two Teenagers : Arrested

Pakistani origin British boxer Amir Khan has been arrested after allegedly attacking two teenagers in a street assault in Bolton. The 27-year-old former World Champion and Olympic silver medallist was arrested following an incident in Russell Street, Bolton, as his alleged victims were returning from a nearby mosque. Police said the two men were hurt but not seriously injured in the incident. Witnesses said the alleged attack happened after Khan pulled up alongside the group of men in a Mercedes C Class.

One of the alleged victims is believed to have suffered an injury to his cheek and the other to his leg. One man, who wanted to remain anonymous, claimed: "Amir was saying don't you know who I am, I am AK. We have always looked up to him as a role model with him being a Muslim and successful. It is going to cause tension in the community. He is a world champion, an adult, the people involved are aged 19."

The men were allegedly known to Khan,The Telegraph reported. A spokesman from Tangerine PR, which represents the former World Champion, said: "Amir Khan was arrested on suspicion of common assault in the early hours of Friday July 4. Amir has since been released without charge on bail pending further inquiries. At the stage we are unable to comment further on this matter."