The father of former Manchester United full-backs Gary and Phil Neville has reportedly been arrested.

According to Sky News, Neville Neville has been detained this afternoon on suspicion of indecent assault.

While there has been confirmation as to the identity of the accused, a statement from Greater Manchester Police read: "Police are investigating a sexual assault which happened in early hours of March 23 in the North Manor area of Bury.

"A 63-year-old man from Bury was arrested on suspicion of indecent assault and has been bailed until May pending further enquiries."

Neville senior is a former cricketer, who has also spent time on the board of League One strugglers Bury.