Charges dropped on alleged Amir Khan assault

Welterweight British boxing star Amir Khan was arrested on the 4th of July for allegedly assaulting two teenagers. The following is an official statement from team Khan regarding the charges, which were dropped earlier today:

"Amir Khan was arrested during the early hours of Friday 4th July on suspicion of common assault against two youths. Shortly thereafter he was released on police bail pending further enquiries. 

This was a minor incident involving a misunderstanding between Amir Khan and two other youths. 

On Monday 7th July Amir was notified by the police that the allegations against him had been withdrawn and the matter would not be pursued any further."

Khan is expected to return to the ring sometime in Novemeber or Decemeber.