Ashley Cole Arrested: According to various reports, Chelsea and England soccer star, Ashley Cole, was arrested and fined on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly today. The 28-year-old was arrested in South Kensington in the early hours of Friday morning, after claiming he was ‘being harassed by paparazzi’.
Cole was taken to a London police station and issued with a penalty before being released. After the arrest, Cole issued the following apology to the arresting officers: 
"I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to the police officers on duty last night for my language," said Cole in a statement. "I felt I was being harassed by paparazzi and while complaining to the police about this at the scene they did warn me to calm down, a warning that I regrettably did not heed. I fully appreciate that whatever frustrations I may have had with others that it was completely inappropriate to vent those in conversations with the police.
"However, I do want to make clear that I swore in frustration at the paparazzi's behaviour. I would never disrespect police officers in anyway. I take very seriously my responsibilities as a professional footballer, this includes keeping my body in the best condition. Although I had consumed some alcohol earlier in the evening on a night out with friends it had not been excessive. But I accept that the language I used on this occasion was wrong. I regret my actions and how it reflects on myself and Chelsea Football Club."
In addition, a Scotland Yard spokesman stated: "We can confirm a 28-year-old man was arrested at approximately 2:15 AM in Brompton Road on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly. He was taken to a central London police station where he was issued with a fixed-penalty notice for being drunk and disorderly and released shortly after 5:30 AM."
