England and Gloucester rugby star Danny Cipriani has been arrested and charged following an incident at a nightclub in St Helier, Jersey, early on Wednesday, his club said.

A States of Jersey Police spokesman said: "This afternoon 30-year-old Daniel Cipriani was charged with common assault, larceny, assault on police, resisting arrest and disorderly on licensed premises.

"He's been remanded in custody until his court appearance at the magistrates' court at 10am tomorrow.

"He was arrested at the early hours of this morning following an incident in Mulcaster Street in St Helier."

Gloucester Rugby Club said in a statement: "Gloucester Rugby are aware of an incident involving Danny Cipriani in the early hours of Wednesday morning following an incident at a St Helier nightclub.

"He was arrested and has since been charged by police. He will appear at Jersey Magistrates Court at 10am tomorrow morning.

"The club will be issuing no further comment at this time but will make a further announcement in due course."