Former England forward Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving

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Former England winger Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation.

Former England winger Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation.

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  • Former England footballer Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possessing nitrous oxide after a motorway crash in May.
  • Sterling crashed his Lamborghini into barriers on the M3, with no other vehicles or injuries involved.
  • He is also charged with failing to provide a specimen and was last signed with Dutch club Feyenoord on a short-term deal.

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LONDON – Former England winger Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation following a motorway crash in May, Hampshire Police said on Aug 26.

“Raheem Sterling, 31, from Berkshire, has been charged for the following offences: dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, failing to provide a specimen,” a Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said in a statement to Reuters.

Sterling, who most recently played for Dutch side Feyenoord, crashed his Lamborghini into barriers on the M3. No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported.

Sterling, who joined Feyenoord on a short-term deal in February after leaving Chelsea by mutual consent, has been without a club since the end of last season. REUTERS

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