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    Man City star Jack Grealish cops fine for reckless driving

    Planet Sport writerStaff Writer8 May 2024
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    Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish has been punished for speeding in his luxury Range Rover.

    Grealish did not attend a four-minute hearing at Worcester Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, but pleaded guilty through his lawyer.

    The court was told the England winger was caught speeding in Worcestershire while driving a Range Rover Sport on the morning of July 17, 2023.

    Prosecutor Andy Saunders said the vehicle was caught by a mobile speed camera travelling on Station Road, Wythall, but there were no other aggravating factors.

    A charge of failing to give information to the police relating to the identification of the driver was withdrawn.

    Grealish's barrister, John Dye, said of his client: "Mr Grealish means no discourtesy by not attending.

    "I am instructed to enter a guilty plea on his behalf in relation to speeding."

    After confirming that the maximum penalty for the offence was £1,000, reduced to £666 after a guilty plea, Mr Dye told the court: "He can afford to pay that figure.

    "I am asked to apologise on his behalf. It was a mistake."

    The court was told Grealish had a full, clean driving licence at the time of the speeding offence.