Nicky Butt’s 50th birthday party ‘under investigation by police’

"There was blood everywhere. People were shocked."

The Class of 92 graduate celebrated his milestone alongside former teammates, friends and family at the celebrity hotspot Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire.

According to a The Sun exclusive, police are questioning witnesses and scouring CCTV footage from the venue after a drunken reveller allegedly headbutted a member of security staff.

A source told The Sun that the clash followed an afternoon of drinking after 30 people moved on from the private dining room to a bar area at the exclusive venue.

Trouble is said to have flared between 7pm and 8pm after a man left the bar to go outside.

Police said they received a report around 9:15pm from a security guard who claimed he had been headbutted by a man who was relieving himself against a courtyard wall.

The security guard said that the individual became hostile when he confronted him for his behaviour.

The source explained: "There was blood everywhere. People were shocked.

"The guard went to have a word with the guy causing offence and was then head-butted in the face.

"There was blood everywhere and people were shocked as the guard came inside with his face in a total mess."

They continued: "It’s the very last place you would expect to hear of that kind of behaviour going on. 

"Soho Farmhouse is very upmarket and fashionable. This kind of incident is certainly not a regular occurrence there.

"The other guests and staff alike were all shocked about what happened."

Guests at the birthday bash included David and Victoria Beckham, plus Class of 92 pals Paul Scholes and Gary Neville.

The wounded guard was taken to hospital for treatment to facial injuries.

He has given police a full statement and is said to be currently off work recovering from his injuries.

Thames Valley Police confirmed their attendance and investigation.