A Crystal Palace midfielder has been charged with carrying a weapon after a fight near a Reigate nightclub.  

Jason Puncheon was arrested after the disturbance near the Mishiko bar in Church Street.  He was arrested in the early hours of Sunday and was charged with possession of an offensive weapon, common assault and a public order offence of causing fear or provocation of violence.  

He has been released on bail to appear at Guildford Magistrates’ court on 5th January.

Crystal Palace has declined to comment.