The Scotsman

NI football boss on drink drive charge

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Northern Ireland football team manager Michael O’neill has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving.

He was stopped by police on the outskirts of Edinburgh on Sunday.

A statement from the Irish Football Associatio­n said it was “aware of an alleged drink-driving incident.

“As it is a police matter, the Associatio­n will be making no further comment.”

A police spokesman said a 48-year-old man had been arrested and charged and was due in court next month.

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