Raheem Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug driving

Raheem Stirling has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving. <i>(Image: @TouchlineX)</i>
Raheem Stirling has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving. (Image: @TouchlineX)
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A footballer from Brent has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a crash on a motorway.

Raheem Sterling, 31, who has played for Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Arsenal, was arrested after his Lamborghini crashed with barriers on the M3 in Hampshire, close to the Minley Interchange, at around 9am on Thursday (May 29), reports London Now.

No other vehicles were involved, and no injuries were reported.

A spokesman for Hampshire Police said: "Just before 9am on Thursday, we received reports that a Lamborghini was in collision with barriers on the M3 southbound, close to the Minley Interchange.

"No other vehicles were involved, and no injuries were reported.

"The driver, a 31-year-old man from Berkshire, has been arrested on suspicion of driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs, driving dangerously, possession of a Class C drug, and failing to provide a specimen.

"He has been bailed while our enquiries continue."

Sterling, currently playing for Dutch club Feyenoord, was released by Chelsea in January before moving to the Netherlands.

The footballer was arrested on suspicion of drug driving, possession of a Class C drug, and failing to provide a specimen, following the reported crash.

He has since been released on bail pending further investigation.

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