AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli has reportedly been accused of assaulting a photographer while on an evening out with his girlfriend Fanny Neguesha.

The Italy international is said to have reacted angrily when a member of the paparazzi followed the couple to a nightclub in Santa Margherita Ligure after he was refused a photo of the pair while they were dining at a restaurant.

According to 101greatgoals.com, Ansa.it have reported that police arrived at the scene when Balotelli allegedly 'kicked and insulted' the photographer.

Reports have claimed that Balotelli insisted to Milan officials that he 'kept his distance' from the fight.