St Mirren suspend Shaun Rooney over 'incident' in city centre

The 28-year-old made the club aware of his involvement in an alleged incident last week.

St Mirren suspend Shaun Rooney over ‘incident’ in city centreSNS Group

St Mirren have suspended defender Shaun Rooney over an alleged incident in Glasgow city centre.

The Paisley club have issued the suspension on a precautionary basis after the 28-year-old made them aware of his involvement.

The alleged incident is said to have taken place last week.

Former St Johnstone player Rooney returned to Scotland in the summer following a spell with Fleetwood Town in England.

He has made ten appearances for Stephen Robinson’s side this season and scored on his debut in the Europa Conference League qualifier against Valur.

A statement released on Thursday from St Mirren said: “St Mirren Football Club has suspended Shaun Rooney today, on a precautionary basis, after he disclosed to the club his involvement in an alleged incident in Glasgow City Centre last week.

“The club will now undertake a full investigation into this incident and will make no further comment during this process.”

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