Man Utd winger Antony returns to UK and agrees to meet with police

Manchester United winger Antony has returned to the UK and has agreed to meet Greater Manchester Police over allegations of assault which have been made by his former girlfriend.

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Antony’s former partner, Gabriela Cavallin, has alleged that she has been physically attacked by the 23-year-old on multiple occasions during their time together in Manchester and in their native Brazil.

Cavallin alleges that one of the attacks took place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Manchester in January.

The allegations were initially raised by Cavallin to Brazilian authorities in Sao Paulo in June, while a 42-page legal document has since been submitted to GMP.

Antony, who denies the accusations made by Cavallin, has been placed on an indefinite leave of absence by United.

The winger was also dropped from Brazil’s national side during the international break earlier this month.

It’s understood that Antony is willing to give GMP access to his phone in order to help with their investigation.

Antony was voluntarily interviewed by police in Brazil in June and has not been arrested or charged.

After being placed on leave by United earlier this month, Antony said: ‘I have agreed with Manchester United to take a period of absence while I address the allegations made against me. This was a mutual decision to avoid distraction to my team-mates and unnecessary controversy for the club.

‘I want to reiterate my innocence of the things I have been accused of, and I will fully cooperate with the police to help them reach the truth. I look forward to returning to play as soon as possible.’

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