Ex-England player Raheem Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug driving, according to reports
Police received reports that a Lamborghini was in collision on the M3 southbound
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Former England footballer Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving, according to reports.
The 31-year-old is alleged to have crashed his Lamborghini while on the M3 on Thursday and was stopped by police at 9am.
Hampshire Police said in a statement: "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."
The Press Association subsequently approached Sterling’s representatives for comment. A source confirmed the arrest.
They added: “(This) brings into the spotlight modern treatment of players who are no longer ‘fit for purpose’ – disposable.
“How a prolific English international who has steered the England squad to significant heights over the last decade has been made to feel worthless – forgotten about.
“The psychological strain that has put on him is immeasurable. Isolated. The second he touches a ball, being told he’s a flop and he’s finished. Mocked. Heckled.
“He moved to the Netherlands to escape and rediscover his love for the game but the negativity followed. It’s been an extremely tough couple of years for him and this incident encompasses that.”
The source said they also wanted to emphasise Sterling had been arrested “under suspicion”, adding there is no “proof of anything in his system”.
Raheem Sterling began his professional career with Queens Park Rangers youth side, before joining Liverpool in 2010.
The winger currently plays for Dutch side Feyenoord, after playing for Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and a loan spell with Arsenal.
He also received 82 caps for England and was named in the squad for three World Cups, including Brazil 2014, Russia 2018, and Qatar in 2022.