Police implicated in shooting of Paraguay star Cabanas

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MEXICO, Feb 7, 2010 (AFP) - Mexican authiorities have accused three policemen of being implicated in last month's shooting of Paraguay World Cup star Salvador Cabanas, the ministry of public affairs said late Saturday.

Cabanas was shot in the toilet of a trendy Mexico City and underwent emergency surgery.

Closed-circuit images from the bar allegedly show three police, escorting the main suspect inside the building.

The police gave their account to investigators Thursday and have been placed in temporary custody, the ministry said on its website.

Authorities are looking for the suspect, Jose Jorge Balderas Garza, nicknamed "El JJ", and a man known by the nickname "El Contador."

The 29-year-old Cabanas plays his club football with Club America of the Mexican league.

He has been able to be up and about in recent days but remains in hospital.

Paraguayan surgeon Dr Celso Frete, said last week there was a chance the player might yet be able to play in the World Cup in South Africa in June-July.