QPR Defender Steven Caulker Arrested & Charged After Failing to Give Breath Sample to Police
Queens Park Rangers defender Steven Caulker has been arrested and charged after failing to provide a breath sample to police during the early hours of Sunday morning.
The 25-year-old was stopped by police at the Victoria Street Car Park in Windsor after being seen in the Istanbul Kebab House shortly before.
Liverpool's English defender Steven Caulker warms up before the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, north-west England on January 13, 2016. AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLIS / AFP / PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images)
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Caulker refused to comply with instructions to provide a breath sample, leading to his arrest which was confirmed by a police spokesperson, according to the Independent.
“[We] can confirm that Steven Caulker, aged 25, of Richmond, has been charged with failing to provide a specimen for breath analysis required under the Road Traffic Act 1988,” said a Thames Valley Police spokesman.
“It is connection with an incident near the Victoria Street Car Park, Windsor this morning 12/03/17.”
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 24: Steven Caulker of QPR celebrates scoring a goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Queens Park Rangers and Birmingham City at Loftus Road on September 24, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
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The one-time Liverpool loanee has been bailed and will appear at Slough Magistrates’ Court on 27th March
This isn't the first time Caulker has been in trouble with the police. Just a few weeks ago he was arrested in Clapham Junction station after throwing objects at passers-by, while he was arrested in 2011 for swearing in the street.
