Football star Jack Grealish fined for speeding in Worcestershire

He apologised in his absence, through a barrister

Author: Jon BurkePublished 8th May 2024
Last updated 8th May 2024

England and Manchester City star Jack Grealish has been fined £666 at Worcester Magistrates' Court for speeding at 44mph in a 30mph in north Worcestershire in July last year.

Jack Grealish's barrister, John Dye, said of his client: "Mr Grealish means no discourtesy by not attending.

"I am instructed to enter a guilty plea on his behalf in relation to speeding."

After confirming that the maximum penalty for the offence was £1,000, reduced to £666 after a guilty plea, Mr Dye told the court: "He can afford to pay that figure.

"I am asked to apologise on his behalf. It was a mistake."

Magistrates also handed Jack Grealish, who was not in court, but pleaded guilty through his barrister, five penalty points.

The 28-year-old, of Barnt Green, Worcestershire, was also ordered to pay £110 in court costs and a victim surcharge of £266, leaving him with a total bill of £1,042.

The court was told Grealish was caught speeding by a mobile speed camera on Station Road, Wythall, while driving a Range Rover Sport on the morning of July 17 2023.

A charge of failing to give information to the police relating to the identification of the driver was withdrawn.

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