Former Norwich City midfielder Dickson Etuhu has been arrested in Sweden after allegedly being involved in a scuffle with security guards and police on Sunday night.

The 33-year-old, who made 62 appearances for the Canaries between 2005 and 2007, was alleged to have been part of a violent encounter that took place outside a nightclub in Stockholm.

A brawl took place after Etuhu and two other men were denied entrance to the venue, with police called to the scene by nightclub staff.

The former Nigerian international signed for AIK Stockholm in December 2014 following his release from Blackburn Rovers.

Etuhu released this statement via the Swedish club's website.

He said: 'I want to confirm that I am the AIK player that was involved in the incident that has been reported in the media during the last two days.

'I'm coming forward because I don't want any more speculation surrounding my team-mates about who was involved and I have always stood up for my actions.

'I have talked to my club and the police about what in my opinion happened on Sunday night, and I will today file a report to the police about what I believe caused the incident and the way the security staff acted

'I have no further comments since it is now an ongoing police investigation.'

Etuhu signed for Norwich City initially on loan from Preston before then manager Nigel Worthington made his move permanent for £450,000 in January 2005.

The midfielder, who is fondly remembered by fans for his industrious displays at the heart of Norwich's midfield, scored four goals for the Canaries, including a header against arch-rivals Ipswich Town in a 1-1 draw at Carrow Road before moving on to Sunderland at the end of the 2006-2007 campaign.