Tottenham captain charged with drink-driving

Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur
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The 31-year-old was charged in the early hours of Friday after having been stopped by a routine patrol in Gloucester Palace.

The former Lyon goalkeeper was released on bail and is due at Westminister Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 11 September.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “A man has been charged following a routine patrol stop in Gloucester Place, W1.

“Hugo Lloris, 31, of East Finchley was charged with drink driving on Friday, 24 August.

“He has been bailed to return to Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 11 September.”