The 21-year-old victim was punched repeatedly and kicked to the ground outside a swanky nightclub and her boyfriend was bashed in the face.

Wilshere, 18 - who made his England debut in the friendly against Hungary earlier this month - was out partying with three pals when trouble erupted.

A row in celebrity haunt Amika in Kensington, West London, spilt into the street. Police stopped a taxi leaving the scene and arrested the Arsenal midfielder and his friends, aged 18 to 22, on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

Paramedics took the injured pair to hospital. Amika is a favourite with Prince Harry and Chelsea's Frank Lampard. A police source said: "There was an ugly incident, mostly alcohol-fuelled."

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Wilshere - who played as a sub in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Blackburn on Saturday - was taken to Kensington police station.

Officers took his mugshot, fingerprints and a DNA sample and will study CCTV footage. The player and his friends were bailed until mid-October pending further inquiries.

Wilshere's spokesman confirmed he was arrested after a "fracas". A statement said: "The police have made it very clear that he is an important witness and played the role of peacemaker and is unlikely to face any charges. Jack will co-operate fully with the police investigation."

Arsenal insiders were "pretty relaxed" after hearing he was a peacemaker.

Wilshere, of Hitchin, Herts, became the youngest ever Gunner at 16 years 256 days and has impressed England boss Fabio Capello.

Police said the woman has a broken and dislocated elbow and her boyfriend a minor face injury.

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