Stoke City striker Saido Berahino has been convicted of drinking and driving after acknowledging that he drove for 30 seconds after taking alcohol.
The 25-year-old was stopped and arrested by the police while speeding away from a bar in Great Russell Street, London on February 18.
The Burundi international claimed to be fleeing from robbers who stole his wristwatch and two diamond necklaces.
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Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court found out that the striker "was not in fear of death or fear of serious injury" and subsequently handed him a £75,000 fine and banned him from driving for 30 months on Wednesday.