shot-button
Subscription Subscription
Home > Sports News > Football News > Article > Ex England footballer Trevor Sinclair arrested for assaulting cop

Ex-England footballer Trevor Sinclair arrested for assaulting cop

Updated on: 15 November,2017 08:29 AM IST  |  London
AFP |

Former England and Manchester City winger Trevor Sinclair has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer after being held for allegedly drink driving

Ex-England footballer Trevor Sinclair arrested for assaulting cop

Former England and Manchester City winger Trevor Sinclair has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer after being held for allegedly drink driving. Sinclair was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, common assault and criminal damage on Sunday after a woman suffered minor injuries when she was hit by a car. He was later arrested on Monday on suspicion of a public order offence and assaulting a police officer. Sinclair, 44, has been released under investigation pending further inquiries.


Trevor Sinclair
Trevor Sinclair


A Lancashire Police spokesman said they attended a disturbance at a house on Victory Boulevard in Lytham at 8.45pm on Sunday. "Officers attended the property and found a man had already left the property in his car, a Tesla X60D," he said. "A short time later officers found the vehicle which had been involved in a collision with a woman pedestrian on Clifton Drive. She received minor injuries." Sinclair, who also played for West Ham, QPR and Cardiff, won 12 caps for England.


"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK