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      Norwich defender Shane Duffy arrested and charged with drink-driving after two-vehicle smash

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      NORWICH star Shane Duffy has been charged with drink driving.The former Premier League star is due to appear before magistrates in Norwich in July.Shane Duffy is due to appear in court charged with drink drivingCredit: AlamyDuffy, 32, was arrested in Hethersett, near Norwich, late on Monday after a collision involving two vehicles.A spokesperson for Norfolk Police said: “Police were called to Queen’s Road, Hethersett, 21:05, on Monday May 6, following reports of a two-vehicle collision.”Emergency services attended the scene and a man, aged in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving. He was taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.”No one was injured.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDuffy has responded through a spokesperson who said: “[Duffy has been] charged with driving whilst unfit through drink, having provided an evidential breath sample of 102mcg.”A Norwich City spokesman said: “Norwich City Football Club is aware of an incident involving one of its first-team players.”The club is in the process of considering the matter internally in accordance with its own disciplinary procedure.”Duffy is due to play for Norwich against Leeds United in the Championship play-offs, with the first leg on Sunday.Most read in EFLThe Republic of Ireland star has featured in 36 league games for the Canaries this season.He signed for the club last season after a short-lived spell at Fulham where he made just seven appearances. More

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      Man City star Jack Grealish handed five penalty points on his driving licence after admitting speeding

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      FOOTIE ace Jack Grealish has been handed five points on his licence after he admitted speeding.The Man City winger, 28, was clocked at 44mph in a 30 zone in Wythall, near Birmingham, last July in his Range Rover.Manchester City’s Jack Grealish has been given points on his licence for speedingCredit: AFPA charge of failing to give information to police on the driver’s identity was withdrawn.Grealish did not appear before JPs in Worcester.He was fined £666 and told to pay £376 in costs.His lawyer said: “He can afford to pay that figure.”READ MORE ON JACK GREALISHThe Prem ace has a chequered driving history.He was caught on camera staggering away from his Range Rover in March 2020 in Dickens Heath, Birmingham, wearing odd slippers and a blue hoodie.The former Aston Villa midfielder had earlier attended a lockdown party before he mounted a kerb and collided with a Mercedes and a Citroen.He was hit with a nine-month ban and fined £82,000.Most read in FootballMagistrates in Birmingham were also shown dashcam footage of a second incident in October that year when an unmarked police car followed Grealish’s Range Rover on the M43 as it travelled at speeds of up to 98mph.The court was told Grealish was late for training and was worried he was setting a bad example to his teammates.Jack Grealish’s dog did ‘the biggest s***’ on Man City’s training pitch as England star reveals unusual habitsHe later pleaded guilty to two charges of careless driving and was only allowed back on the road in September 2022.At the time of those offences, Grealish already had six points on his licence from a previous motorway offence in 2018 when he was caught speeding on the M42. More

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      Moment riot cop hits fan with baton as police and supporters clash in Madrid ahead of Real’s clash with Bayern Munich

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      RIOT police clashed with supporters on the streets of Madrid ahead of Real’s Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich.Real Madrid produced an incredible late comeback to beat Bayern at the Bernabeu and set up a date with Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on June 1.This was the moment a riot cop hit a fan with baton on a Madrid streetCredit: X @racingbloggerThe trouble erupted ahead of Real’s clash with Bayern MunichCredit: Twitter @racingbloggerThe tie remained on a knife-edge going into the second leg after the two European giants battled out a 2-2 draw at the Allianz last week.Thousands of German supporters headed to the Spanish capital for today’s decider.And the mood was largely good-natured throughout as they indulged in some of the local drinking establishments.However, it seemed that at some point things turned sour close to the stadium as the Champions League action approached.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLStephen R Power, who goes by the handle of @racingblogger on X, shared a two-and-a-half minute video clip from near the heart of the mayhem.And it showed a riot cop take a swing at one supporter as they tried to restore order after some trouble had kicked off.“People getting silly out here,” says the man on the camera as the establishment he is in pulls down a metal shutter to protect the door and windows.The camera then pans to fans walking away quickly through turned over chairs and tables before an army of riot police march on the scene.Most read in Champions LeagueThe man, who claims he is “right outside the stadium” and that “everyone was having a good time”, continues to film as more tooled-up cops arrive.One is then spotted taking a swing with his baton at a male’s arm who was walking away with several other men.Rio Ferdinand shows Real Madrid ultimate respect with classy act as Man Utd legend soaks up ‘best stadium in the world’You then see one carrying what is described as a “huge super-soaker” gun.The footage continues before you hear a loud bang from outside as our narrator says: “F***ing hell, they are wrecking the gaff!”You can hear shouts from what appears to be a large group of people further up the street as around eight riot police are racing towards the trouble.“Was not expecting that at all, madness that,” says the narrator after finally being allowed to leave the shop, whose workers are spotted trying to tidy up the mess left.Real victoriousReal Madrid snatched an incredible victory at the death to seal their place at Wembley.Bayern looked to be going through after a rocket from Alphonso Davies put them ahead with just 22 minutes to go.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut sub Joselu grabbed an 88th-minute equaliser after latching on to a mistake from Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.Then more drama occurred seconds later as the ex-Stoke City and Newcastle flop finished from six yards to win it 2-1.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Premier League footballer ‘treated by paramedics’ after laughing gas addiction diagnosis as pals found him in flat

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      A PREMIER League star has allegedly been treated by paramedics just months after it was revealed he had a laughing gas addiction.The player, who’s unnamed, was said to have been found by pals surrounded by canisters of illegal nitrous oxide at his city centre flat.A pal is said to have found the Premier League footballer at his flat surrounded by canisters (stock image)Credit: GettyNitrous oxide, known as ‘hippy crack,’ became a Class C drug in November last yearCredit: AlamyIt is believed the player had fallen off the wagon having attended rehab in a bid to kick the habit.The paramedics who attended the scene carried out checks and gave the footballer a stark warning.The player is thought to have made several attempts to kick his addiction that has put both his health and career on the line.Police also attended but are not thought to have started any criminal proceedings.Read More on FootballThe player’s club is aware of the incident.It is believed they have been offering support for some time and were involved in the decision to send him to a specialist rehab centre earlier this season.The emergency services were contacted last month, the MailOnline reports.It’s reported the player’s family had concerns he had suffered a relapse.Most read in FootballThose fears were confirmed when a pal found him inside the flat with several bottles near to him.The player is aware of the seriousness of the problem and has made a number of attempts to quit.Laughing gas left me in a wheelchair for life – don’t make my mistakeHis club are continuing to support him in the hope he can save his career.Nitrous oxide, also known as “hippy crack”, comes in canisters — sometimes super-sized — that are used to fill balloons, which are then inhaled repeatedly.The dangers of nitrous oxide
      Nitrous oxide, also known as ‘laughing gas’, is a colourless, sweet-tasting gas discovered by Joseph Priestly in 1772.
      The Office for National Statistics reported that over a two-decade period (between 2001 and 2020) there were 56 registered deaths involving nitrous oxide in England and Wales, 45 of these since 2010.
      Deaths associated with the use of nitrous oxide occur due to secondary effects, rather than the direct toxic effect of the gas.
      Reported causes of death include acute asphyxiation due to hypoxia, or, less commonly, sudden cardiac arrhythmia, according to the government’s website.
      Deaths caused by hypoxia may occur when nitrous oxide is used in confined spaces, such as in a car or when using a face mask or plastic bag over the head.
      Heavy use of nitrous oxide can lead to the inactivation of vitamin B12, thus reducing the activity of the B12-dependent enzyme methionine synthase.
      This can lead to neurological disorders.
      Prolonged use can also lead to depression, memory loss, incontinence, hallucinations and nerve damage.

      STARS ON THE GASA string of Premier League players have been caught using nitrous oxide in the past.In 2013, then-Spurs star Kyle Walker was pictured inhaling it.Raheem Sterling was seen doing the same two years later, getting a rebuke from Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers.In 2018, Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette and Matteo Guendouzi were filmed taking it at a pre-season bash.The following year, Jack Grealish, then at Aston Villa, was snapped inhaling from a balloon.Last year, Everton midfielder Dele Alli was pictured at a do surrounded by gas canisters and alcohol.READ MORE SUN STORIESVilla’s Leon Bailey also filmed himself inhaling in his car after partying all night last March.None of these players are the ace that went to rehab.Jack Grealish was snapped inhaling from a balloon in 2019Leon Bailey also filmed himself inhaling in a car after partying all night last March More

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      Watch shock moment pro boxer Antonio Barrul pummels cinema-goer ‘who had hit his wife’ during Garfield movie screening

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      THIS is the shocking moment a pro boxer pummels a cinema-goer who reportedly hit his wife during a movie screening.Antonio Barrul, 25, and his three children were watching “The Garfield Movie” when he spotted a man allegedly beating his wife and a girl.Antonio Barrul was seen fighting a man who was allegedly being abusive to his partner in the cinemaCredit: Jam Press VidThe featherweight boxes was throwing punches during a screening of The Garfield MovieCredit: Jam Press VidBarrul, 25, could now be suspended or stripped of his fighting licenceCredit: Jam PressDramatic video shows the featherweight boxer walking down the steps to confront the man, seen wearing a black and white hoodie on the stage area.He goes to walk away, but is repeatedly insulted by the man and decides to confront him.The pair square off on the stage and Barrul appears to beat the man to the floor.A woman behind the camera can be heard repeatedly saying “well done” as Barrul pummelled the man in León, Spain, last Thursday.Read more boxing storiesFollowing the altercation, the allegedly abusive man was arrested by the police at the cinema and Barrul was asked to leave a statement.The alleged suspect has so far declined to file a complaint against the boxer for hitting him.But Barrul still faces an investigation by the Spanish Boxing Federation and could be suspended or stripped of his fighting licence.The boxer told local media: “He hasn’t filed a complaint, he’s probably not from León as I know everyone here and we all respect each other.”Most read in BoxingHe claimed: “He hit his wife and a girl. He threatened me and although I do not justify violence, I feel that he forced me into it.Tyson Fury’s sparring partner and ‘Britain’s Mike Tyson’ to train with Anthony Joshua after linking up with new coachBarrul can be seen walking down the stairs to confront the alleged abuserCredit: Jam Press VidThe dad of three then comes to talk to fellow cinema-goers following the brawlCredit: Jam Press VidBarrul, pictured right, is a Spanish amateur champion in the featherweight divisionCredit: Getty“He was an abuser and had to be stopped. I know violence is never the answer. I’m sorry it happened, I have children and it really hurts me.”The 25-year-old dad added he is not proud of what he did but said he’d do it again if he “saw a man mistreating a woman like that.”Barrul is considered one of the most promising boxers in Spain at the moment.He is a Spanish amateur champion in the featherweight division, and was considered the best professional debutant of 2023.The boxer has fought five professional bouts with a sixth currently in the works, as reported by NeedToKnow.How you can get helpWomen’s Aid has this advice for victims and their families:

      Always keep your phone nearby.
      Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.
      If you are in danger, call 999.
      Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialing “55”.
      Always keep some money on you, including change for a pay phone or bus fare.
      If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone.
      Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other weapons. Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space.

      If you are a ­victim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support ­service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – messageinfo@supportline.org.uk.
      Women’s Aid provides a live chat service – available weekdays from 8am-6pm and weekends 10am-6pm.
      You can also call the freephone 24-hour ­National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247. More

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      Shocking moment ‘piece of s***’ fan sucker punches 15-year-old during rugby match as furious dad vows to hunt him down

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      A RUGBY LEAGUE match was suspended after a fan punched a 15-year-old player.The Auckland Rugby League under-16s fixture between the Otara Scorpions and Manurewa Marlins was marred by the incident.A fan in a blue top walked onto the field to confront a playerCredit: X formerly Twitter / @mmmmaggyHe appeared to swing his fist at the player’s headCredit: X formerly Twitter / @mmmmaggyThe player managed to move out of the way of the punchCredit: X formerly Twitter / @mmmmaggyFootage has shown a man walking onto the field and throwing a punch at the Scorpions player.Fortunately, the player was able to move out of the way and reduce the amount of contact made by the attack.The father of the player has now called on social media to help him identify the fan.He wrote: “Needing help identifying this piece of s*** in the blue/yellow/white top who thought it was OK to run on the field and blind shot my 15yr old son.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Manurewa Marlins won’t give up his name, so I’m letting social media do its thing.”The Marlins char Karla Matua argued that social media does “not always show the full context of the situation.”She also claimed that they are “aware and have evidence to support this.”Matua told New Zealand website Newshub: “Our priority has been to ensure our team and team management are safe mentally, physically and spiritually and we have wrapped support services around them.Most read in Football”We are in positive dialogue with Otara RL and both clubs want the same thing, for our kids to be safe and those responsible are dealt with appropriately.”We are following ARL (Auckland Rugby League) processes and look forward to positive outcomes for our kids and whānau [families].”Otara Rugby League club general manager Willie Maea has insisted that they are trying to identify the spectator alongside the help of the Marlins.The club will then bring the matter to the police once it is confirmed.Maea said: “While the actions on the field were controlled by the referee, they don’t condone adults coming on the field.”For us, we’re wanting to identify these men, charge them with assault and trespass them from this ground.”The ARL have also released a statement on the incident and confirmed that the police would be involved.It read: “ARL has zero tolerance for this type of violence and behaviour.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We have judicial processes in place and when necessary, we will involve the police.”This matter is now being managed by the police and we are unable to be commenting further.” More

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      Woman and man accused of ‘blackmailing’ top F1 racing team boss have charges dropped

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      TWO people charged with blackmailing a top F1 executive have had all charges against them discontinued.Ryan Hilton, 42, and Sarah Surita, 31, were accused of demanding cash from a former high-ranking team chief.The alleged blackmail relates to an ‘unwarranted demand of money’ in November 2014 (stock image)Credit: GettyThe alleged blackmail related to an “unwarranted demand of money” in November 2014, according to court papers.The pair had not entered pleas and yesterday the charges against them were formally discontinued in a two-minute hearing at Reading Crown Court, which neither defendant attended.Defence barrister Nadia Shabat said: “This case should not have been on the listings as the matter was discontinued.”As such, the prosecution was told they would not be required to attend.”Read More on F1Judge Amjad Nawaz confirmed: “This is a discontinuation hearing.”The matter will not be called on. The case is discontinued.”The judge did not explain why the case was called off but said he believed the decision to end proceedings was taken too late for it to be pulled from court listings.Hilton, from Maidenhead, Berkshire, had faced two counts of fraud by false representation.Most read in MotorsportHe was also charged with stalking without fear, alarm or distress relating to “repeated social media posts of a derogatory nature”.Surita, 31, who also uses the surname Westbury and lives in Slough, faced one charge of fraud by false representation.Cost of an F1 carIt is understood they were set to deny the charges.The Crown Prosecution Service was invited to comment on why the charges were dropped.At a hearing earlier this year held at East Berkshire magistrates’ court in Slough, the pair, understood to have been charged in January, were released on bail — but ordered not to contact their alleged victim.The court heard they denied making threats or that their actions amounted to blackmail.They also claim the alleged victim’s complaint to the police was inaccurate, it was said. More

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      Misbehaving England fans face being marched by police to ATMs for on-the-spot fines at Euro 2024

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      RACIST online trolls who target England’s Euro 2024 squad have been warned they will be unmasked within hours by social media companies.And fans who misbehave in Germany face being frogmarched by cops to the ATM to hand over on the spot fines.Police have issued a number of warnings to England fans ahead of Euro 2024Credit: PASenior police officers visited Gareth Southgate’s squad at St George’s Park before the March double header with Brazil and Belgium to reinforce the message that they would be fully supported by the authorities.Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho were all subjected to foul racist abuse after the shoot-out defeat by Italy in 2021.Cheshire Chief Constable Mark Roberts, the country’s leading football cop, said: “We were conscious after the Euros in 2021, where there was racist abuse of some of England’s black players, and were able to prosecute some people.“We were very keen to speak to the squad and make sure they were aware we were committed to dealing with this and treat it really seriously and also to advise them how to protect themselves.READ MORE ON EUROS“One problem in the past was that there was a six month statute of limitations on these sort of social media posts and when we asked the companies for data we wouldn’t get a response until after that limit had passed.“But we have worked very hard and now we are seeing those replies turned around in a matter of days.“So if people think they can hide behind their keyboards and commit hate crimes online, we will pursue them and we will prosecute.”Police and the Foreign Office expect 300,000-plus England fans – the vast majority without tickets – will travel to Germany for what is the first “accessible” tournament since Euro 2016.Most read in FootballMore than 2,000 banning orders – which see hooligans ordered to hand in their passports for the duration of the tournament – remain in place.But Chf Con Roberts, who made it clear he does not expect widespread problems – pointing to the spectacular improvement of the behaviour of England fans over the last decade – made it clear that German police will crack down on antisocial behaviour in the streets, stadiums and fan zone.Boost to England fans ahead of Euro 2024 as Germany relaxes bonkers law that could have seen supporters JAILEDThis summer could see a large number of England fans attending their first tournament, although there will also be the “largest deployment” of British cops alongside the hosts on record.Referring to the 2005 hooligan movie, Chf Con Roberts added: “In terms of behaviour, we’re talking more ‘The Inbetweeners’ than ‘Green Street’.“The hope is that our fans will be good guests in Germany, support the team and enjoy the country, as they have done at the recent tournaments overseas.“We will have police spotters at every game and with the fans, so if they do look as if they are stepping out of line they will try to calm things down.“Germany has a similar football and social culture – their police are used to people drinking, singing and chanting and the people are reasonably tolerant.“But there are certain things you should simply not do, obvious things, even if you have drunk too much. And if you are fined by the police, that is on the spot.If you don’t have the money in your pocket, you can be marched to the nearest cash point. The fines are unlimited.” More