Police Probe Nicky Butt’s 50th Birthday Party After Assault.

Police Investigate Nicky Butt’s 50th Birthday Party After Security Guard Head-Butted.

Nicky Butt, the former Manchester United star, recently celebrated his 50th birthday at a lunch gathering held at Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire on January 24. The event, which took place three days after his birthday, included several high-profile guests such as David and Victoria Beckham, Gary Neville, and Paul Scholes, as well as their partners.

Several players from Manchester United's 'Class of 92' were reportedly present. However, the celebration took a dark turn after an alleged incident that has now prompted a police investigation.

The Incident: Security Guard Assaulted

According to reports, the incident occurred between 7 PM and 8 PM when a group of 30 individuals, who had been drinking for much of the afternoon, moved from a private room to the bar area. The altercation allegedly began when a man stepped outside to the bar and was confronted by a security guard for urinating against a wall.

The situation escalated quickly when the man, reportedly intoxicated, head-butted the guard after being told to stop. The force of the blow is said to have caused the guard to suffer a suspected broken nose, and he was later taken to the hospital for treatment. Authorities were alerted to the incident around 9:15 PM, two hours after it occurred.

A source close to the situation revealed: “The guard went to have a word with the guy causing offence and was then head-butted in the face. There was blood everywhere, and people were shocked as the guard came inside with his face in a total mess.”

Witnesses and CCTV Under Review

Thames Valley Police confirmed that they received a report of an assault at a business location in Great Tew around 9:15 PM. In a statement, they said: “It is alleged that a man assaulted a member of security. Thames Valley Police is conducting a thorough investigation, including taking a statement from and supporting the victim, obtaining and reviewing any CCTV available, and taking witness statements. No arrests have been made at this time.”

The police are interviewing witnesses and reviewing CCTV footage to piece together the details of the altercation.

The Aftermath: Guests React

Following the incident, the Beckhams reportedly left the party shortly after, likely heading to their nearby £12 million estate. Other guests, including Neville and Butt, are believed to have returned to Manchester after the unsettling event.

One witness mentioned: “It's the very last place you would expect to hear of that kind of behaviour going on. Soho Farmhouse is very upmarket and fashionable. This kind of incident is certainly not a regular occurrence there.”

The source continued: “The other guests and staff alike were all shocked about what happened. It ruined a lovely day. There were a few well-known faces there, including some of the 1992 class and their wives and girlfriends, including Victoria Beckham.”

What began as a joyful celebration for Nicky Butt’s 50th birthday has now become the focus of a police investigation. While details of the incident remain under review, the shocking altercation has raised questions about security at upscale venues like Soho Farmhouse. The authorities continue to look into the incident, and no arrests have been made as of yet. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.

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