Raheem Sterling charged with driving offences
Former England footballer faces accusations of dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide.
Incident → evidence → outcomeFormer England footballer Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary confirmed the charges follow a collision involving a Lamborghini on the M3 motorway.
Collision details
The incident occurred on May 28 on the M3 southbound, close to the Minley interchange. Police stated that the collision involved only one vehicle and resulted in no reported injuries. No other vehicles were involved in the incident.
Court appearance
Sterling, who is 31 years old, is scheduled to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court for a hearing on September 15. The charges relate to his driving and possession of a substance.
Sterling has had a notable career, including 82 appearances for England. He began his career at QPR before moving to Liverpool, then Manchester City, where he won multiple Premier League titles. He has also played for Chelsea, Arsenal on loan, and most recently Feyenoord. He was made an MBE in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours for his work in promoting racial equality in sport.
Questions this report answers
01What charges does Raheem Sterling face?
Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen. These charges follow a single-vehicle collision on the M3 motorway.
02When and where did the incident occur?
The incident took place on May 28 on the M3 southbound, near the Minley interchange. It involved a single vehicle and no other vehicles or injuries were reported.
03When is Raheem Sterling due in court?
Raheem Sterling is due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court for a hearing on September 15. This appearance is in relation to the charges he faces.
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