Allardyce: Tomkins has not broken club rules

The defender was arrested on Sunday outside a nightclub and charged with assaulting a police officer before being released on bail ahead of appearing at Basildon Magistrates Court on January 9.

Tomkins has made 12 Premier League appearances this season and although Allardyce was disappointed with his player's behaviour, he suggested the 24-year-old would not be reprimanded by the club.

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