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Gascoigne held in drugs raid

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Updated Oct 22, 2010 7:38 AM ET
     
 

Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has been arrested for drugs offences, sources said on Friday.

The 43-year-old spent the night in police custody on suspicion of possessing a class A substance.

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His arrest came days after the troubled former England player was warned he faced jail when he admitted drink driving at Newcastle Magistrates Court.

Gascoigne was held at a house in Burradon, North Tyneside, on Thursday night.

A Northumbria Police spokesman said: "At shortly after 5.30pm on Thursday, police attended a property in North Tyneside.

"A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug. A second man, aged 43, was later arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of drugs.

"Both men are still in custody and inquiries are ongoing."

 
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