Overview
- A Lamborghini collided with southbound M3 barriers near the Minley Interchange just before 9am on Thursday and no other vehicles were involved or reported injured.
- Hampshire Police said officers carried out a roadside assessment before arresting a 31-year-old man on suspicion of driving while unfit through drugs, dangerous driving, possession of a Class C drug and failing to provide a specimen.
- Multiple news outlets have identified the arrested man as former England international Raheem Sterling, who is 31 and recently played for Feyenoord after spells at Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal.
- The arrested driver was taken into custody and has since been released on bail while Hampshire Police continue enquiries; no formal charges or court proceedings have been announced.
- Under UK law, Class C drugs cover a range of substances such as certain tranquillisers, steroids and nitrous oxide, and refusing to provide a specimen can complicate a drugs inquiry with legal and professional consequences for the individual involved.