Former England star Paul Gascoigne was arrested at the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, police said on Monday.
The 42-year-old, who has struggled with alcoholism and depression, was arrested after officers were called to a disturbance at a takeaway restaurant in Leeming Bar, Yorkshire, northern England, on Sunday evening.
Gascoigne claimed last year to have given up drinking but he was arrested and fined in December for being drunk and disorderly in his hometown of Newcastle, northeast England.
As well as his drink-related problems, Gascoigne has admitted heavy use of cocaine and has undergone treatment for bulimia and obsessive compulsive disorder. He was sectioned three times under the Mental Health Act in 2008.
Gascoigne – known to fans as “Gazza” – made 57 appearances for England in an international career that included a starring role in his country’s run to the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup. He played for Newcastle, Tottenham, Lazio, Rangers and Middlesbrough as well as having a spell in China.
I didn’t know you could be arrested for being under suspicion of being drunk…but i’ve seen worse
I was charged by a Toronto Police Officer for making a right turn in a lane that had a right-turning arrow…goooooo Toronto Police – you guys are awesome!
haha…
actually, the funny part was that he had to cross the street to get to me, so he had to wait for all the other cars that were making the same ‘illegal’ turn to go by before he could cross the street and tell me that I made an illegal right turn and charge me…
so, b/c I looked so dumb-founded at what was happening, he smirked at me to console me and said ‘it’s too bad’…
Just wanted to say ‘thanks’ to that officer…you taught me a real good lesson…and I hope everyone else learns from it as well…