Vinnie Jones accused of indecent assault

Jones is currently filming in Cape Town

By Alistair Leithead

Allegations of assault against actor and former footballer Vinnie Jones are being investigated by police in Cape Town, after three women lodged a complaint following a late night party.

Vinnie Jones is in the city filming a new adventure movie and has denied all allegations, including one of indecent assault.

The allegations were made following a party at a house in the city.

The three women said the footballer-turned-actor had indecently assaulted one woman in a jacuzzi, tried to push a second under water and had sworn at a third.

The police interviewed Jones, who is working on a new action film called Ultimatum and have taken statements from witnesses.

Vinnie Jones played much of his footballing career for Wimbledon

His solicitor, Peter Burrell said he denies all the allegations and will be mounting a vigorous defence.

A decision on whether he will be charged will be made on Tuesday.

Last year, Manchester United football Sir Alex Ferguson was also accused of indecent assault in Cape Town, but the allegations were dismissed by South African prosecutors.

Jones had a reputation as an uncompromising footballer during his time with Wimbledon, Leeds, Sheffield and Chelsea during a 13-year footballing career.

He turned to acting at the end of his sporting career in 1998.

His first role was in Guy Ritchie's Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels in 1998, where he played a taciturn criminal.

He then headed for Hollywood, appearing in the car caper Gone in 60 Seconds, and Swordfish, which starred Halle Berry and John Travolta.