Ashley Cole Ashley Cole Ashley Cole has said sorry to the police who arrested him.

The footballer has issued a public apology but denies being "excessively" drunk.

This comes after he was arrested and hit with an £80 fixed penalty fine and docked two weeks' wages for being drunk and disorderly outside posh South Kensington restaurant Collection.

Ash said: "I would like to take this opportunity to apologise to the police officers on duty last night for my language.

"I fully appreciate that whatever frustrations I may have had with others that it was completely inappropriate to vent those in conversations with the police.

"However, I do want to make clear that I swore in frustration at the paparazzi's behaviour. I would never disrespect police officers in any way.

"I take very seriously my responsibilities as a professional footballer, this includes keeping my body in the best condition.

"Although I had consumed some alcohol earlier in the evening on a night out with friends it had not been excessive.

"But I accept that the language I used on this occasion was wrong. I regret my actions and how it reflects on myself and Chelsea Football Club."

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said no further action will be taken.