Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving and nitrous oxide possession

Former England forward Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide after a crash on the M3 motorway in Hampshire in late May. Police said Sterling is also accused of failing to provide a specimen. He is due to appear in court next month.

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Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after motorway crash

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Raheem Sterling will appear in court next month to face charges of dangerous driving after crashing his car into motorway barriers in May.

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Guardian Published 26 August 2026

Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving and nitrous oxide possession

Sky Published 26 August 2026

Raheem Sterling charged with dangerous driving after motorway crash

Former England international Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation after a motorway crash.

BBC Published 26 August 2026

Sterling charged with dangerous driving after crash

Raheem Sterling will appear in court next month to face charges of dangerous driving after crashing his car into motorway barriers in May.

Daily Mail Published 26 August 2026

Raheem Sterling faces two years in jail after being charged with dangerous driving and possessing 'hippy crack' after crashing his £270,000 Lamborghini

The former Premiere League star, 31, who was arrested at the scene, faces two years in prison if convicted of the charges.

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