Former Scotland and Blackburn Rovers captain Colin Hendry has been charged with harassing and assaulting his ex-girlfriend.
The ex-footballer from Lytham St Annes attended Blackpool police station on Tuesday.
He is charged with attacking his ex-girlfriend on 24 April and sending a number of harassing emails.
He has been bailed to appear at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court on 26 May, say Lancashire Police.
Hendry, 49, was capped more than 50 times for Scotland and played for Rangers, Blackburn, Manchester City, Bolton Wanderers, Blackpool and Coventry.
