Gazza arrested twice in two days

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LONDON, Feb 9, 2010 (AFP) - Former England star Paul Gascoigne has been arrested for the second time in two days, police confirmed Tuesday.

The ex-midfielder was taken into custody along with another man by police called to the Blackwell Grange Hotel in Darlington, northeast England, on Monday night.

Gascoigne was later released without charge after being questioned on suspicion of a public order offence.

The 42-year-old was previously arrested at the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, police said on Monday.

Gascoigne, who has struggled with alcoholism and depression, was arrested after officers were called to a disturbance at a takeaway restaurant in Leeming Bar, Yorkshire, northern England, on Sunday evening.

As well as his drink-related problems, Gascoigne has admitted heavy use of cocaine and has undergone treatment for bulimia and obsessive compulsive disorder. He was sectioned three times under the Mental Health Act in 2008.

Gascoigne - known to fans as "Gazza" - made 57 appearances for England in an international career that included a starring role in his country's run to the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup.

He played for Newcastle, Tottenham, Lazio, Rangers and Middlesbrough as well as having a spell in China.