Raheem Sterling charged with assaulting a woman in Liverpool

• zocoss

  20 Nov 12, 12:06

  Liverpool star Raheem Sterling questioned by police over alleged assault on woman

  The Liverpool winger, who made his international debut last week, was quizzed under caution after he went to a police station by prior appointment

   

  

  Rising star: Raheem Sterling playing for England

  England's new teenage wonderkid Raheem Sterling has been interviewed by detectives in connection with an alleged attack on a woman.

  Liverpool winger Sterling, 17, was quizzed under caution after he went to a police station by prior appointment.

  The player, who made his England debut against Sweden last week, has not been arrested and police say investigations are continuing into the alleged assault.

  A force spokeswoman said yesterday: “Merseyside police can confirm that a 17-year-old male from the Woolton area was interviewed under caution following a report of an assault on Friday, November 2.

  “A 27-year-old woman received slight injuries during the incident in the Liverpool 8 area.

  "The investigation is ongoing and no formal action has been taken.” 

   

  It is understood that Sterling was quizzed by police on Merseyside on November 5, three days after the alleged bust-up.

  Last night Liverpool FC declined to comment on the police interview.

  Jamaican-born Sterling, who will turn 18 on December 8, is the fifth youngest footballer to represent the senior England team.

  He joined the academy at QPR when he was 10 but two years ago he was snapped up by the Anfield club and made his debut eight months ago.

  Sterling’s explosive performances this season earned him the international call-up and he is expected to sign a new £30,000-a-week contract with the Reds.

  He has a daughter, five-month-old Melody Rose.

• I.imba

  21 Nov 12, 19:12

  Maybe thats why he already have 2 kids(or 3) at such a young age

• zocoss

  2 Feb 13, 09:54

  Sterling charged with assaulting woman, 27, in Liverpool and he's heading for adult court despite alleged incident happening when he was 17
  

  

  Accused: Raheem Sterling has been charged with assaulting a woman in Liverpool

   

   

   

   

  Liverpool star Raheem Sterling has been charged with assaulting a woman.
  

  The 18-year-old winger was summonsed to Liverpool Youth Court today on a charge of common assault.

  The Jamaica-born footballer, who lives in Woolton, Liverpool, did not attend the hearing and solicitor Mick Hogan appeared on his behalf.

  Police said a 27-year-old woman, who is known to the footballer, suffered 'slight' facial injuries during an alleged incident in Toxteth, on November 2.
  

  During today's short hearing Mr Hogan told the court that Sterling denies the allegation.
  

  He said the alleged offence took place when the footballer was 17 but, as he turned 18 in December, the matter should be transferred to the adult courts.
  

  Mr Hogan said: 'I do have instructions to the effect that Mr Sterling will be pleading not guilty to this charge.
  

  'He is aware of today's hearing and the club are very supportive.'
  

  The move to the adult courts was supported by the prosecution and Chairman of the Bench Brian Upton adjourned the matter to Liverpool Magistrates' Court on February 22.
  

  Sterling made his senior international debut for England last November against Sweden and has earned plaudits for his performances for Liverpool this season.

  The youngster recently signed a new deal with the Anfield outfit after several months of wrangling.
  

  Speaking to Mail Online earlier this month, Sterling said: 'I've become a better all-round person, especially in how I live my life off the pitch these days. And I've learned to be more selective with the people who I trust.
  

  'The people close to me now are good for me, I've learned from the experiences I had growing up, from the people who weren't there for me. I now listen to my elders at home and at the club. I take on board what these people tell me.'
  
  
  

• I.imba

  15 Feb 13, 22:08

  at least he was not arrested unlike that Newscastle guy

• Medicated Oil

  16 Feb 13, 09:33

  Can they arrest Joe Allen too ?

  So that he free up the midfield space for other players.