Raheem Sterling arrest bodycam clip goes viral
Police bodycam shows bottles of nitrous oxide and the moment Sterling was stopped and charged after dangerous driving.
16.09.2026 22:15 — A short police body‑camera clip showing Raheem Sterling’s arrest has spread widely online after the England international was stopped following dangerous driving in his Lamborghini.
The footage, released on social platforms, shows officers approaching Sterling’s vehicle after he reportedly made an unsafe lane change and was driving at high speed. Two small bottles consistent with nitrous oxide — commonly called laughing gas — are visible inside the car.
According to the social post accompanying the footage, Sterling has been charged with several offences. The post stated: "Here is Raheem Sterling police body cam after he was caught doing balloon crack in his car has been charged for the following offences: dangerous driving, possession of nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation, failing to provide a specimen."
What the footage shows and the immediate fallout
The clip captures the moment officers detain Sterling at the roadside. Witnesses on social media described him as appearing disoriented; reports say the behaviour followed inhalation of nitrous oxide. Police action led to his arrest and formal charges related to the stop.
Sterling, once regarded among the world’s top footballers, now faces a legal process after the incident. The video and the charges have prompted intense attention online and questions about potential sporting or disciplinary consequences.
The short post with the bodycam clip was circulated by a London‑based police‑news account on September 15, 2026, and the recording quickly went viral overnight.
Photo: press material from the event
