The mystery over Newcastle United football star Craig Bellamy deepened last night when his solicitor insisted he not been charged with any offence following an incident in Cardiff.

Graham Shear, of London firm Teacher Stern Selby, also said that the 23-year-old striker had yet to receive a summons.

The footballer voluntarily spoke to South Wales Police on Tuesday afternoon about an incident alleged to have taken place at the Millennium Plaza complex in the city centre at 12.40am on Monday.

The police have confirmed that a report on the incident has been sent to the Crown Prosecution Service for a decision on any further action.

Mr Shear said: ''Craig Bellamy was not charged following his meeting with police, as they have apparently decided that the decision whether to pursue matters should be made by the CPS.

''And no summons has been received as the matter is still under consideration.

''The authorities have yet to decide whether any further action should be taken.''

A South Wales Police spokesman said: ''A 23-year-old man has been reported for summons in relation to a public order offence.''

He said Bellamy would have to appear at magistrates' court if the CPS decided to charge him with an offence.

Bellamy is in his home city preparing for Saturday's Euro 2004 qualifier with Azerbaijan at the Millennium Stadium, and boss Mark Hughes said he would have to assess the ''physical and mental'' state of the player before deciding whether he was picked for the international.