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| Sheringham held in speeding probe | |
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| Former England striker Teddy Sheringham was arrested after he allegedly gave false details in response to a charge of speeding, Scotland Yard have said. | |
| The footballer, who was made an MBE last week, was interviewed by police on 15 May on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. | The footballer, who was made an MBE last week, was interviewed by police on 15 May on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. |
| The ex-West Ham forward was bailed to return in July for further inquiries. | The ex-West Ham forward was bailed to return in July for further inquiries. |
| He is one of three Premiership players to have been questioned over similar alleged offences in recent weeks. | He is one of three Premiership players to have been questioned over similar alleged offences in recent weeks. |
| England career | England career |
| Mr Sheringham, whose professional career spans 23 years, has made more than 800 appearances for club and country, and left West Ham at the end of the season in May. | Mr Sheringham, whose professional career spans 23 years, has made more than 800 appearances for club and country, and left West Ham at the end of the season in May. |
| Last Wednesday West Ham striker Bobby Zamora, 26, was arrested on similar grounds after he allegedly gave false details about police camera footage of a car apparently speeding. | Last Wednesday West Ham striker Bobby Zamora, 26, was arrested on similar grounds after he allegedly gave false details about police camera footage of a car apparently speeding. |
| Midfielder Shaun Newton, 31, was also questioned regarding similar allegations, two days after Mr Sheringham. | Midfielder Shaun Newton, 31, was also questioned regarding similar allegations, two days after Mr Sheringham. |
| Both Mr Zamora and Mr Newton have been released on bail. | Both Mr Zamora and Mr Newton have been released on bail. |