Raheem Sterling arrested on suspected drug driving

Former England footballer Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving following a collision involving his Lamborghini on a motorway in southern England. The incident occurred on Thursday morning near the Minley Interchange on the M3 southbound in Hampshire.

According to a statement from Hampshire Police, officers responded to reports of the crash just before 9 a.m. The Lamborghini was in collision with barriers, with no other vehicles involved and no injuries reported. The driver, a 31-year-old man from Berkshire, was 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. Sterling has been released on bail while police enquiries continue.

The arrest comes during a period of professional transition for Sterling, a forward who has played for several Premier League clubs and earned 82 caps for England. His career trajectory has shifted significantly since his departure from Manchester City in 2022. After a high-profile move to Chelsea, his time at Stamford Bridge was marked by a decline in his standing within the squad, culminating in a loan spell at Arsenal...