Oxford United footballer Alfie Potter has been bailed by police investigating two stabbings in a central London nightclub.

The 21-year-old was arrested following the incident at the Attica nightclub in Kingly Street, off Regent Street, at 2.45am on Monday last week.

A 26-year-old and an 18-year-old were taken to hospital with minor stab wounds.

Last night, Oxford United said the arrest meant that the winger was not considered for the club’s opening Npower League Two match of the season against Burton Albion on Saturday.

A club spokesman said: “The club can confirm that no Oxford United players were stabbed in a reported incident in a London nightclub last weekend.

“Following a rather inaccurate story in a Sunday tabloid, the club can also confirm that this was not a team event or activity. However, the club confirms Alfie Potter was arrested in relation to an incident, but was released on bail without charge.

“Alfie was not considered for selection for the away game at Burton due to this, while further information was sought by the club.”

The club said Potter would be available for selection for future games, but would not comment further due to the police inquiry.

A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: “A 21-year-old man was arrested in connection with the stabbing of two men at a venue in Kingly Street W1 on August 2.”

He added that he was released on bail until Wednesday, September 29, while police enquiries continue.