Wayne Rooney pleads guilty to drink driving

The former United captain has appeared at Stockport Magistrates Court

Published 18th Sep 2017
Last updated 18th Sep 2017

Former United captain Wayne Rooney has admitted drink driving during an appearance at Stockport Magistrates Court.

He was arrested by police after officers stopped him in Cheshire at the start of the month.

The striker has been sentenced to 100 hours community service and banned from driving for 2 years.

Rooney has issued a statement following his sentencing.

PA statement

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