http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/latest-news/central-leeds/castleford_tigers_star_arrested_over_santa_punch_up_updated_1_4109960#.TwQZ6EdGFy8.twitterCastleford Tigers star Richie Owen has been arrested and bailed in connection with a punch-up involving men dressed as Santa Claus.
The Castleford Tigers full-back was held on suspicion of assault following an alleged incident in Pontefract shortly after midnight on Boxing Day.
It is understood that Owen, 21, was taken to the town’s police station and was later released on bail pending further police inquiries.
The police were called to a report of men dressed in Father Christmas costumes fighting in Beastfair in Pontefract town centre.
A man was taken to hospital with a suspected broken jaw.