to vent those in conversations with the police . `` However , I do want to make clear that I swore in frustration at the paparazzi 's behavior . I would never disrespect police officers in anyway . `` I take very seriously my responsibilities as a professional footballer , this includes keeping my body in the best condition . Although I had consumed some alcohol earlier in the evening on a night out with friends it had not been excessive . `` But I accept that the language I used on this occasion was wrong . I regret my actions and how it reflects on myself and Chelsea Football Club . '' The 28-year-old was arrested in Brompton Road in the upmarket west London area of South Kensington , close to Chelsea 's Stamford Bridge ground , at about 2.15 am on Thursday morning after emerging from the Collection nightclub . Police sources said the officers were already on patrol in the street and were not called to any disorder . One source denied reports they were following up a complaint from a photographer over an alleged bust-up with Cole . Cole was taken to a central London police
LONDON , England -LRB- CNN -RRB- -- Chelsea and England defender Ashley Cole has apologized to London police for a foul-mouthed tirade that led to him being arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct in the early hours of Thursday morning . Ashley Cole , pictured signing an autograph at a charity event in London Wednesday . In a statement released by the left-back , Cole said he swore out of his frustration with the paparazzi and insisted he would never disrespect the police . However , Cole admits he did not heed their warnings to calm down and regrets not taking their advice . He also made it clear that he had not consumed a vast amount of alcohol . Cole declared : `` I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to the police officers on duty last night for my language . `` I felt I was being harassed by paparazzi and while complaining to the police about this at the scene they did warn me to calm down , a warning that I regrettably did not heed . `` I fully appreciate that whatever frustrations I may have had with others that it was completely inappropriate