London, Aug 28 (IANS) Newcastle striker Nile Ranger has been arrested on suspicion of attacking a man and leaving him unconscious with a suspected broken jaw.

The Daily Telegraph reported that 20-year-old Ranger was arrested Saturday shortly after the assault outside Cosy Joes Pub, in Groat Market, Newcastle city centre. Ranger, from London, joined Newcastle United in July 2008 from Southampton.

The 33-year-old victim was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.

"Police were called after a 33-year-old man was assaulted. When police arrived the injured man was unconscious and was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary suffering from a suspected broken jaw. The offender made off and police carried out a search of the area," a Northumbria Police spokeswoman was quoted as saying by The Daily Telegraph.

"A 20-year-old man was arrested a short time later, nearby, on suspicion of assault and is currently helping police with their inquiries. Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time who may have seen or heard anything suspicious to contact them," the spokeswoman said.