From New York Post · · 1m 20s
England star arrested with laughing gas after Lamborghini crash
Bodycam footage shows Raheem Sterling holding nitrous oxide canisters moments after a high-speed crash in May.
In brief
Bodycam footage shows Raheem Sterling holding nitrous oxide canisters moments after a high-speed crash in May. Sterling pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and possessing nitrous oxide, and faces up to two years in prison. Originally reported by New York Post.
England star caught with laughing gas
Raheem Sterling, who played 82 times for England, was filmed holding nitrous oxide canisters on his lap after crashing his $360,000 Lamborghini in May.
Erratic driving before the crash
Sterling was seen holding an inflated white balloon while driving erratically on a southern England motorway during rush hour before weaving through traffic and crashing into a gate.
Six canisters found in vehicle
Police discovered at least six nitrous oxide canisters inside Sterling's crashed Lamborghini, which had a completely destroyed tire.
Guilty plea in court
Sterling pleaded guilty on Tuesday to dangerous driving and possessing nitrous oxide after the incident was captured on police bodycam.
Faces up to two years prison
Sterling could receive up to two years in prison for his guilty pleas. He also refused to provide a specimen during the arrest.
Currently without a club
Sterling is unemployed after being released by Dutch team Feyenoord at the end of last season, making this arrest a further blow to his career.
In short
Sterling pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and possessing nitrous oxide, and faces up to two years in prison.
