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Liam Ridgewell arrested and charged after Portland Timbers defender drives under the influence of alcohol

Former Birmingham City, West Brom and Aston Villa defender Liam Ridgewell has been charged with a drunk driving offence.

The current Portland Timbers centre-back and his team-mate Jake Gleeson were arrested late on Monday night after driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII), according to the MLS club's website.

The 32-year-old Ridgewell was booked along with Gleeson into Clackamas County jail, with the Timbers captain and the goalkeeper posting a $7,500 bail (£6,175) for their charges.

Portland Timbers defender Liam Ridgewell was arrested on Monday night
Portland Timbers pair Liam Ridgewell (left) and Jake Gleeson were arrested on Monday night
Timbers goalkeeper Jake Gleeson crashed his BMW into the back of a friend's SUV

Ridgewell will join his team-mate Gleeson in attending Lake Oswego municipal court on November 16, with the latter having crashed his BMW into the back of a friend's SUV.