Gascoigne sectioned

Last updated : 21 February 2008 By Tony Scholes
Paul Gascoigne
He was detained at the Hilton Hotel in Gateshead after concerns had been raised about his behaviour. He had earlier been asked to leave the Malmaison Hotel in Newcastle following a disturbance.

The police have confirmed that he was sectioned under the mental health act and that he is not in custody. He is now receiving medical treatment.

A spokesman for the hotel said: "We can confirm that the guest in question checked into the hotel early on Wednesday 20 February. While there was no disturbance caused (at the Hilton), we did receive a phone call from the police later that day. Since then we can confirm that he was escorted calmly from the hotel and we are continuing to co-operate with the police."

Although his time at Burnley was far from successful I'm sure we can all remember him in his pomp with England and I'm certain everyone will wish Gazza the very best in his fight back to full health.