FORMER Bolton Wanderers player El Hadji Diouf was arrested after a brawl at a nightclub.
A man was seriously injured in the attack, which happened at the Circle Club in Manchester in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Diouf was released on bail until May 23.
The victim, aged 33, suffered injuries to his head and neck.
He was taken to hospital where his condition was described as serious but stable.
Anton Ferdinand, brother of Manchester United star Rio, was interviewed by police yesterday.
Police are investigating if a bottle was used in the attack.
A police spokesman said: “Six men have been arrested and another man is helping police with their inquiries, which are ongoing.”
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