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Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on September 15, 2026, to charges of dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen.
The ruling follows a single-vehicle collision involving his Lamborghini Urus on the M3 motorway on May 28, 2026. Key details of the case include:
Court Outcome: Sterling was granted unconditional bail and issued an interim driving disqualification pending sentencing.
Sentencing Decision: District Judge Kirsty Allman ordered a pre-sentence report to be prepared. A future hearing on November 25, 2026, will determine whether sentencing occurs in the magistrates' court or is sent to the crown court.
Potential Penalty: If convicted of dangerous driving, Sterling faces up to two years in prison.
Incident Details: Witnesses reported Sterling driving erratically while inhaling from a balloon; he crashed into a metal gate, causing substantial damage to the vehicle.
Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on September 15, 2026, to charges of dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, and failing to provide a specimen.
The ruling follows a single-vehicle collision involving his Lamborghini Urus on the M3 motorway on May 28, 2026. Key details of the case include:
Court Outcome: Sterling was granted unconditional bail and issued an interim driving disqualification pending sentencing.
Sentencing Decision: District Judge Kirsty Allman ordered a pre-sentence report to be prepared. A future hearing on November 25, 2026, will determine whether sentencing occurs in the magistrates' court or is sent to the crown court.
Potential Penalty: If convicted of dangerous driving, Sterling faces up to two years in prison.
Incident Details: Witnesses reported Sterling driving erratically while inhaling from a balloon; he crashed into a metal gate, causing substantial damage to the vehicle.