Ex-England star Raheem Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug driving, Sky News understands

Former England footballer Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving, Sky News understands.

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."

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

Sterling is currently with Dutch side Feyenoord and previously played for Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal.

The winger played for England between 2012 and 2022.

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