British police to probe Jamie Carragher for spitting

Jamie Carragher

British police said yesterday they were probing a spitting incident involving TV football pundit Jamie Carragher as broadcaster Sky Sports suspended the former Liverpool and England defender for the rest of the season.

Carragher was filmed spitting at a car containing a Manchester United fan, hitting the driver's daughter, 14, in the face. A spokeswoman for Greater Manchester Police said: "A police investigation has been launched and the owner of the footage has been spoken to. Attempts are being made to speak to all parties involved."

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