January Portsmouth target Jevani Brown charged with assault following incident In Exeter city centre
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The Exeter forward, who was linked with a move to Fratton Park last month, will appear in court next week and will not feature for the Grecians until all legal proceedings have concluded.
The 28-year-old is charged with assaulting a woman in Queen Street, Exeter, in the early hours of Thursday, February 2.
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Hide AdBrown has been released on bail and will appear before a Magistrates' Court on Thursday, February 16.


On Friday, the Grecians released a statement which said the player would not feature in their game against Charlton due to a ‘club disciplinary matter’.
Brown also didn’t train with the League One side last Thursday or Friday in the build-up to the Addicks’ visit to St James Park.
The former Cambridge United and Colchester front man has scored 14 goals in 32 appearances for Exeter this term.
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Hide AdPrior to the charge, Pompey head coach John Mousinho had indicated Pompey’s interest in Brown could be reignited in the summer.
A statement from Devon and Cornwall Police read: ‘Police were called to Queens Street, Exeter, in the early hours of Thursday, February 2, following reports of a female having been assaulted in the area. Officer attended and an arrest was made.
‘Police have since charged a man in connection to this matter. Jevani Jason Brown, aged 28, originally from Luton but currently residing in Exeter, has been charged with assault by beating. He has been released on bail and is due to appear before Exeter Magistrates Court on Thursday 16 February.’