Mario Balotelli is at the centre of an investigation by Greater Manchester police after allegedly confronting a woman who was taking photographs of his red Ferrari on Thursday.
Greater Manchester Police were called at 15:05 BST on Thursday by a resident in the Wythenshawe area of Manchester.
The Liverpool striker was in Wythenshawe, apparently visiting his mother, Rose Barwuah, when the alleged incident with a local resident occurred. According to the woman he got “threateningly close” and demanded she stop.
It is understood the woman alleges that the 24-year-old moved towards her daughter, who was taking a picture of the red sports car, which was parked on the pavement.
Police will interview those involved.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester police said: “We are investigating a report of threatening behaviour following an incident in Pewsey Road, Wythenshawe.
“Officers will be speaking to all concerned in due course.”
Police sources said it was unlikely either party would be spoken to until tomorrow at the earliest.
A Liverpool spokesman said the club would not be commenting until all the facts had been established.
The forward was substituted at half-time in Liverpool's 3-0 Champions League defeat by Real Madrid on Wednesday and was criticised for swapping his shirt with Real's Pepe at the interval.
Reds manager Brendan Rodgers said he had reminded Balotelli about the "club culture" at Anfield.
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