Republic of Ireland footballer Darron Gibson is to appear in court next month after he was charged with drink-driving, UK police have said. The Sunderland midfielder was suspended by the club after he was arrested on Saturday following reports of a collision near their training ground at around midday. Sunderland midfielder Darron Gibson. Northumbria Police said: "A 30-year-old man has been charged with driving while over the legal alcohol limit following reports of a collision in Dovedale Road in Sunderland on Saturday March 17 at about 11.55am. "Darron Gibson, of Hale, Manchester, has been bailed to appear at South Tyneside Magistrates' Court on April 17."

Source: Evening echo March 19, 2018 09:45 UTC