Why was Wayne Rooney arrested for public intoxication and what’s the latest news?
The former Manchester United and England captain was taken into custody on December 16 in Virginia
WAYNE Rooney has been left shamed after being arrested in the US accused of being drunk in public and swearing.
Here is what we know about the incident that made headlines across the world.
Why was Wayne Rooney arrested for public intoxication?
The former Manchester United and England captain was taken into custody on December 16 in Virginia.
It is believed the 33-year-old, who now plays for American team DC United, was detained at Washington's Dulles airport, which is near the club's stadium.
He was released later the same day on a personal recognizance bond, said Kraig Troxell, a spokesman for the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.
A spokesman for the player was quoted by British media as saying he was "disorientated" after mixing sleeping pills with alcohol during a flight from Saudi Arabia.
What's the latest news?
A spokesman for the player was quoted by British media as saying he was "disorientated" after mixing sleeping pills with alcohol during a long haul flight from Saudi Arabia.
In a statement, the spokesman said: "Wayne Rooney was arrested and detained at Dulles airport following a long flight from Saudi Arabia after a one-day promotional business trip.
"During the flight Wayne took a prescribed amount of sleeping tablets mixed with some alcohol consumption and consequently was disorientated on arrival.
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"He was approached by police who arrested him on a minor misdemeanour charge.
"He received a statutory automatic fine and was released shortly afterwards at the airport. The matter is now at an end.
"Wayne would like to put on record his appreciation for the manner he was treated by all involved."
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