A former Liverpool FC player is spared jail after being convicted of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, according to reports.

The outlets describe a case that results in a non-custodial outcome rather than immediate imprisonment. Coverage also references allegations involving abusive conduct and includes claims about language used during or around the incident. However, the available excerpts do not provide consistent details on the length or terms of the sentence, the precise circumstances of the assault, or the court’s reasoning beyond the decision to avoid jail.