Rooney charged with driving under the influence

London Sep 1 (IANS) Former England football team captain Wayne Rooney has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol local police announced on Friday.

The 31-year-old Everton striker had been temporarily detained earlier on after the police stopped a Volkswagen Beetle he was driving while impaired in the upscale Wilmslow area reports Efe.

"Cheshire Police has charged a man with drink-driving following a vehicle stop in Wilmslow " police said in a statement.

"The man was arrested shortly after 2.00 am today after officers stopped a black VW Beetle on Altrincham Road Wilmslow " the statement added.

"Wayne Rooney aged 31 has since been charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit " it continued.

The former Manchester United star had spent Thursday night in a bar with professional cricket player Jack McIver with whom he posed for a picture local media reported.

Rooney who was released on bail is set to appear before a court in Stockport on September 18 according to the police.

The incident occurred a few days after Rooney announced he was retiring from international football.

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