England's rugby fullback Ben Foden was arrested after an altercation with a London taxi driver, it was reported Tuesday.

Foden, 25, was detained on suspicion of causing criminal damage following his arrest in the early hours of Monday morning, The Daily Telegraph reported.

The Northampton player was released on bail on Monday afternoon after spending the night behind bars following the incident along with a friend.

Foden, who has become England's first choice fullback since making his full debut during last season's Six Nations, had been out on the town celebrating Northampton's 39-3 Premiership victory over Wasps on Sunday.

Northampton have refused to comment about the incident while the Rugby Football Union said it was "a matter for the player and his club" the Telegraph report said.

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