Newcastle United midfielder Joelinton has been charged with drink-driving after being stopped by police within the early hours of Thursday and is because of seem in courtroom on the finish of January.
A Northumbria Police spokesman stated: “Shortly before 1.20am today (Thursday), officers stopped a vehicle in the Ponteland Road area of ​​Newcastle and arrested the occupants.”
“Joelinton Casio, 26, of Ponteland, has since been charged with driving over the prescribed restrict for alcohol.
“He is due to appear before magistrates in Newcastle on 26 January.”
The Brazilian has made 21 appearances for Eddie Howe this season, scoring three objectives and offering three assists. Reuters has contacted Newcastle for remark.
Sky Sports reported that Newcastle have been conscious of the incident however declined to remark.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
