( CNN ) -- Former Manchester United star Eric Cantona was arrested and cautioned Wednesday in London on suspicion of assault , Britain 's Press Association reported . London 's Metropolitan Police confirmed that they arrested and subsequently cautioned `` a man in his mid-40s on suspicion of common assault , '' but declined to release his name . Police were called about the incident at about 1 p.m . The alleged victim , a man , did not require medical assistance , police said . CNN could not immediately reach Cantona 's representatives for comment . Police in Britain can issue a caution to people for minor crimes . By accepting a caution , the suspect admits the offense and is released . The caution is not a conviction , but it can be used as character evidence in trials for any other crime . The French 47-year-old Cantona retired from football at age 30 but made his mark at Manchester United . The club 's fans voted him as their player of the century in 2011 .
London 's Metropolitan Police say they arrested man Wednesday afternoon , but wo n't release name . Score: 6 Police : Suspect cautioned . Alleged victim , a man , did n't need medical assistance , police say .