Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drugs, driving dangerously, possession of a Class C drug and failing to provide a specimen, after crashing his Lamborghini on the M3
08:02, 30 May 2026Updated 08:06, 30 May 2026
Former Liverpool player Raheem Sterling in action for Feyenoord
Former Liverpool player Raheem Sterling was arrested on Thursday(Image: Pieter van der Woude/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
Former Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal winger Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of drugs, following a collision involving his Lamborghini. Sterling, who has represented England on 82 occasions, was apprehended by officers after his vehicle struck the motorway barriers on the M3.
Hampshire Police released a statement on Thursday, which read: "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."
Sterling was subsequently released on bail while investigations continue.
The 31 year old has endured a turbulent period in his footballing career in recent years. The winger flourished during his time at Liverpool before making the switch to Manchester City.
During his stint at the Etihad Stadium, Sterling claimed four Premier League titles, before being offloaded to Chelsea in 2022. After just two seasons at Stamford Bridge, he was sent on loan to Arsenal, where he managed a solitary goal in 28 outings. His remaining Chelsea contract was terminated in January, with the winger subsequently joining Dutch outfit Feyenoord.
However, he managed only eight appearances without finding the net. Following Sterling's final outing for the club, Feyenoord manager Robin van Persie commented: "Personally, I struggle with the cynicism surrounding him. think respect is more appropriate. In any case, I don't like cynicism. I can't stand the whole atmosphere around him.
"Everyone has to know their place in that. And I think we sometimes go a bit overboard in the Netherlands regarding that.
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"He has scored 200 goals in England and played 82 international matches. And that is regardless of whether you think he plays well or not. But I think the way we handle this as a footballing nation is really very bad."