EX-England and Manchester United star Nicky Butt has been given a police caution for head-butting a security guard at his own 50th party.
The Sun revealed in January that the guard was treated for a suspected broken nose — and can today name Butt for the first time.
He accepted the criminal sanction for actual bodily harm over the attack at Soho Farmhouse near Great Tew, Oxfordshire.
The former Manchester United star also agreed to donate to charity.
He had snapped and attacked the security guard during a seven-hour bash on January 24.
Today we can reveal bar staff refused to serve him any drinks shortly before the incident.
Trouble erupted between 7pm and 8pm after the ex-midfielder left the bar for a courtyard.
The guard was said to have seen Butt relieving himself against a wall.
A row developed and sources said Butt lashed out in a fury.
The guard was treated in hospital for facial injuries amid fears of a broken nose.
A source said previously: “There was blood everywhere. People were shocked as the guard came inside with his face a mess. It ruined a lovely day.”
The guard took time off work but later returned.
Butt was first quizzed six days after the assault.
The Sun understands he accepted the caution within the last month.
Police retain the details and flag them in criminal record checks.
A caution can only be given if the perpetrator admits the offence.
Thames Valley Police confirmed: “The investigation has now concluded. A man was given a caution for the offence of ABH.”
Butt had turned 50 three days before the party.
Guests included David and Victoria Beckham, and fellow United Class of ’92 stars Paul Scholes and Gary Neville and their partners.
The group of around 30 guests dined in a private room before moving to the bar.
Police were then alerted by the club at 9.15pm — around two hours after the assault.
Butt helped United win a host of trophies under manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
He won 39 England caps from 1997-2004 and played for Newcastle before finishing his playing career in China in 2011.
Butt had been CEO of League Two Salford until quitting last year.
In 2019 he was charged with assault on ex-wife Shelley.
The CPS later dropped the case owing to insufficient evidence.
However, Butt was given a caution for causing £800-worth of criminal damage to her iPhone.
Last June he got a year’s road ban and 100 hours’ unpaid work after admitting causing serious injury by careless driving.
His Land Rover collided with motorcyclist Andrew Fielding in Burnley, leaving the biker needing metal rods in a broken leg.
His Land Rover collided with motorcyclist Andrew Fielding in Burnley, leaving the biker needing metal rods in a broken leg.
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