Harry Maguire’s fiancee blasts ‘lying’ cops for ‘trying to ruin his reputation’ and saying ‘he’ll never play again’
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HARRY Maguire's fiancee has slammed "lying" Greek cops for trying to ruin the Man Utd star's "reputation".
Fern Hawkins, who was in Mykonos with the centre-back at the time of the brawl, launched into a passionate defence of her boyfriend before he was found guilty of a string of charges today.
A cop had claimed at the trial today that the £85million Utd captain boasted "Don't you know who I am" when he was arrested.
Fern wrote on Twitter: "These people are trying their best to ruin Harry’s reputation & anyone who believes these lies are deluded.
"Harry knew they knew exactly who he was as they repeatedly beat him moments before, shouting his football career is over & that he would never play again.
"Makes me sick."
Her tweet has been liked by hundreds of supporters - including Towie star Sam Faiers and Man Utd fans.
After a day-long trial that Maguire did not attend, the England defender was found guilty of assault, resisting arrest and bribery over the brawl.
His brother Joe and pal Chris Sharman were also found guilty of all charges.
Maguire was spared a prison sentence, and was instead handed a sentence of 21 months and 10 days in prison, suspended for three years.
The two others involved in the brawl were sentenced to 13 months in prison suspended.
The football star will appeal his conviction, he has confirmed.
In a statement, he said: "Following the hearing, I have instructed my legal team with immediate effect to inform the courts we will be appealing.
"I remain strong and confident regarding our innocence in this matter - if anything myself, family and friends are the victims.”
Maguire allegedly told cops after his arrest: "Do you know who I am? I am the captain of Manchester United, I am very rich, I can give you money, I can pay you, please let us go”.
But he has been defended online by his brother Laurence, who called the cop making the allegations "crazy".
Sky Sport pundit and ex-footballer Jamie Carragher also hit out at the claims, tweeting: "Absolute b******s! Every story/rumour someone tells about a footballer always starts with ‘Do you know who I am?’
"I’ve never once heard any player say that!!"
Fern has been dating Maguire for over nine years after they first got together in June 2011.
She posted a loved-up shot of the couple enjoying some together in Mykonos before the late-night brawl.
The science graduate, who has two baby daughters with Maguire, captioned the sweet photo: "Holidays with you" followed by a love heart.
The trial heard how Maguire's younger sister Daisy was injected in the arm by Albanian men, which caused her to faint.
Maguire and his group asked to be taken to hospital after the incident, but were driven to a police station instead - as the Albanian men fled.
Once at the police station, officers allegedly kicked Maguire on the leg and told him: "Your career is over".
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The bribery charges carry a maximum sentence of up to five years in jail and a fine.
But the group are able to appeal the decision in a higher court.
