New Delhi, Dec. 30 -- New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing criminal charges after he was allegedly involved in an incident in Massachusetts earlier this month.

Dedham District Court released paperwork regarding the case on Tuesday, which showed that the star footballer has been charged with strangulation or suffocation, along with misdemeanour assault and battery.

WBZ-TV received a statement from the Patriots, which told the news outlet that they are ""aware of the accusations" against their WR.

"Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. We support Stefon. We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessar...