Raheem Sterling arrested on suspicion of drug driving after ex-England star, 31, crashed Lamborghini into motorway barriers as police issue statement

Former England football player Raheem Sterling was arrested on suspicion of drug use.

Sterling, 31, who last played for his country in December 2022, allegedly crashed his Lamborghini into the M3 on Thursday and was pulled over by police at 9am.

The person who allegedly crashed into the highway barriers was released on bail pending investigation.

In a statement, Hampshire Police said: ‘Just before 9am on Thursday we received reports of a Lamborghini colliding with barriers on the M3 southbound near Minley Junction.

‘No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported.

‘The 31-year-old driver, from Berkshire, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, dangerous driving, possession of class C drugs and failing to provide a sample. ‘He has been released on bail while our investigations continue.’

A source close to Sterling told how he had been through a hellish year or two when contacted. Daily Mail Sports He said on Friday night: ‘The psychological pressure on him is immeasurable. Isolated. The moment he touched the ball he was told it was a flop and he was done. He was mocked. Jammed.

‘He moved to the Netherlands to escape and rediscover his love for the game, but negativity followed. ‘It’s been an extremely difficult few years for him and this incident covers that.’

Sterling’s representatives declined to comment when contacted. Daily Mail Sports.

The striker’s career has been up and down since his move to Chelsea from Manchester City in the summer of 2022.

The Blues, who won 10 major trophies at City including four Premier League titles and the FA Cup, signed him for £50 million on a five-year deal worth £325,000 per week.

He endured a torrid spell at Stamford Bridge that saw him exiled to former manager Enzo Maresca’s ‘bomb squad’ and was forced to train away from the first team for more than six months after suffering a dramatic fall down the pecking order.

He had an unsuccessful 2024-25 loan spell with Arsenal and his deal with the Blues fell apart a few months ago.

He will sign for Feyenoord in February and will play eight times for the Dutch club without scoring until the end of the season and his contract will expire.

The 31-year-old footballer’s career has been up and down since his transfer from Manchester City to Chelsea in 2022.

Sterling also excelled at Liverpool in his youth before leaving Anfield for the Etihad in 2015. Sterling, who played 82 times for the England National Team, last played in the 2022 World Cup quarter-final, where they lost 2-1 to France.

Daily Mail Sports Hampshire Police has been contacted for further comment.