Former England winger Raheem Sterling to appear in court on dangerous driving charges
Former England winger Raheem Sterling is scheduled to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on September 15, 2026, facing charges of dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen. These charges stem from a single-vehicle collision involving his Lamborghini on the M3 in Hampshire on May 28, 2026. Police reported no other vehicles were involved and no injuries occurred. Sterling, 31, from Berkshire, was arrested after the incident and later released on bail. An initial investigation into the possibility of driving while unfit through drugs was conducted, but this allegation is not among the current charges. Sterling, who is currently without a club, most recently played for Dutch side Feyenoord after leaving Chelsea. His career includes successful spells at Manchester City, where he won multiple titles, and 82 caps for England between 2012 and 2022.
