Man Utd star Nicky Butt’s 50th party at centre of police probe after 'head-butt' left security guard with 'broken nose'

MANCHESTER United star Nicky Butt’s 50th birthday party is at the centre of a police probe after an alleged head-butt left a security guard with a suspected broken nose.

Cops are questioning witnesses and scouring CCTV footage from celeb haunt Soho Farmhouse, Oxfordshire.

12 Ex-Manchester United player Nicky Butt’s 50th birthday party is at the centre of a police probe Credit: PA

12 Gary Neville was at the event where an alleged head-butt left a security guard with a suspected broken nose Credit: Getty

12 Fellow class of '92 star Paul Scholes also attended Credit: Alamy

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

A source said: “There was blood everywhere. People were shocked.”

The clash followed an afternoon of drinking after 30 people moved on from the private dining room to a bar area at Soho Farmhouse near Great Tew, Oxfordshire.

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

The security guard is said to have spotted the man relieving himself against a courtyard wall.

He approached the man and remonstrated with him.

It is alleged the man then snapped in a drunken fury and head-butted the guard.

Police said they received a report of the alleged assault at 9.15pm, around two hours after it happened and as the extent of the guard’s injuries became known.

Officers then turned up at the members-only club which also offers £800-a-night cabins.

A source said: “The guard went to have a word with the guy causing offence and was then head-butted in the face.

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

The Beckhams — who have a £12million estate around the corner from Soho Farmhouse — returned home soon after the ­incident.

Butt, Neville, Scholes and their partners also left to be driven back to their homes near ­Manchester.

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.

Nobody has been arrested so far.

Midfielder Butt turned 50 on January 21 and had invited a host of friends to the lunch party last Friday, January 24.

They included his teammates from the Class of 1992, a crop of exceptional young United talents who emerged that year and remain close friends.

The source added: “There were a few well-known faces there ­including some of the 1992 class and their wives and girlfriends, including Victoria Beckham.

“They were there for a lunch to celebrate Nicky Butt’s 50th birthday and the drinks were flowing all afternoon.”

12 The class of '92 were a cohort of youth players who ascended to the Man U first team in 1992 Credit: Getty

12 The venue was celeb haunt Soho Farmhouse, Oxfordshire Credit: soho farmhouse

12 Guests included David and Victoria Beckham Credit: Getty

The source added: “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.

“It ruined a lovely day.”

A police spokesman confirmed: “An assault at a business premises in Great Tew was reported to Thames Valley Police at about 9.15pm on January 24.

“It is alleged that a man assaulted a member of security.

“Thames Valley Police is conducting a thorough investigation, including taking a statement from and supporting the victim, obtaining and reviewing any CCTV available and taking witness statements.

“No arrests have been made at this time.”

The Class of 92 formed the nucleus of the Manchester United team which went on to win more than 20 trophies under legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Butt, Becks, 49, Scholes, 50, Ryan Giggs, 51, and brothers Gary Neville, 49, and Phil, 48, featured in a 2013 ­documentary about their rise and stellar careers.

A second series was made in 2016 and featured the ex-players — minus Beckham — buying Salford City FC.

Butt had been CEO of League Two Salford until quitting last year.

The six Class of 92 players ­collectively won an extraordinary 120 trophies between them — including two Champions Leagues.

Giggs lifted 35 trophies in 963 games for the Red Devils while Butt won 14 in 387 matches.

Beckham won 12 in 394 games, Gary Neville got 20 in 602 games and brother Phil, now based in the US, lifted 14 in 386 games.

Meanwhile, Scholes won 25 trophies in 718 games.

Former England captain Beckham and some of his four children are said to be regulars at Soho ­Farmhouse, which featured in the acclaimed Netflix documentary about him in 2023.

A Soho Farmhouse spokesperson declined to comment last night.

12 Nicky Butt played for United between 1992 and 2004 Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

12 Gary Neville captained Manchester United for many years Credit: PA:Press Association

12 Paul Scholes is considered one of the best midfielders to play for the club Credit: Getty

12 David Beckham won many league titles with United, before transferring to Real Madrid in 2003 Credit: Getty

12 Butt playing in a Manchester United charity game Credit: Getty

Where the rich relax

ULTRA-exclusive Soho Farmhouse has been touted as a “hamlet of hedonism” and “the country retreat for people who would otherwise never go to the country”.

Deep in the Cotswolds, it is part of the international Soho House private members club and hosted Meghan’s hen party before her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry.

12 Soho Farmhouse has been touted as a 'hamlet of hedonism' Credit: Free for editorial use

Reality TV queen Kourtney Kardashian and pop star Dua Lipa have visited.

Guest speakers have included ex-England and Liverpool footballer Jordan Henderson and actress Billie Piper.

Entry is strictly members-only, with a hefty price tag attached.

Rooms in the Grade II-listed farmhouse start at £295.

Cabins set in its 100 acres cost even more.

The rich and famous can relax at the luxury health club, heated pools, and country pub.

There is a “lazy lake” with sunken hot tubs, an infrared sauna, plus steam and ice rooms.

A “wellness barn” offers pilates, meditation, and fitness classes.

Punters also have access to manicures and pedicures, facials and massages.

Outdoor pursuits include horse riding, boating, clay shooting or tennis.

Guests can marvel at original artworks and tuck into food from top-tier Japanese cuisine to a classic Sunday roast.

Soho House owns a range of other swanky spots across the globe, including New York, Paris, Rome and Amsterdam.

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