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Raheem Sterling: Former England international arrested on suspicion of drug driving, Sky News understands

Raheem Sterling arrested after incident on M3 on Thursday; source close to former Chelsea, Arsenal and Man City winger emphasised his arrest was 'under suspicion'

Raheem Sterling joined Feyenoord in February after terminating his Chelsea contract
Image: Raheem Sterling joined Feyenoord in February after terminating his Chelsea contract

Former England international Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving, according to Sky News.

The 31-year-old, who joined Dutch club Feyenoord in February, 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."

A source close to Sterling emphasised that his arrest was "under suspicion".