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Former England footballer Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving and nitrous oxide possession

The charges follow a May crash on the M3 motorway where Sterling's Lamborghini hit barriers.

The short version

  • Former England footballer Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation.
  • The charges stem from a May motorway crash where Sterling drove his Lamborghini into barriers on the M3; no injuries were reported.
  • Sterling is scheduled to appear in a magistrates' court for a hearing on September 15.

Key facts

  • Hampshire Police charged Raheem Sterling with dangerous driving, possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen.[Al Jazeera]
  • The incident occurred in May when Sterling crashed his Lamborghini into barriers on the M3 motorway; no other vehicles were involved and no one was injured.[Al Jazeera]
  • Sterling, who last played for Dutch club Feyenoord after leaving Chelsea by mutual consent, is currently without a club.[Al Jazeera]
  • He is scheduled to appear at a magistrates' court on September 15.[Al Jazeera]

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