The father of Phil Neville (L) and his brother Gary has been arrested (Reuters)
The father of Phil Neville (L) and his brother Gary has been arrested (Reuters)

Neville Neville, the father of footballers Gary and Phil, has been arrested on suspicion of indecent assault.

Greater Manchester Police say they arrested a 63-year-old man following an alleged assault in Bury on 23 March. He has been released on bail until May.

A former cricketer and director of Bury FC, Neville Neville is also known for acting as an agent for both his footballing sons.

Eldest brother Gary is a former Manchester United captain and current Sky Sports pundit. Phil is the current captain of Everton.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said: "Police are investigating a sexual assault which happened in the early hours of Saturday, March 23, 2013, in the North Manor area of Bury.

"A 63-year-old man from Bury was arrested on suspicion of indecent assault and has been bailed till May pending further inquiries."

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