Colin Hendry faces drink-driving charge

FORMER Scotland football captain Colin Hendry will appear in court today accused of drink driving.

By The Newsroom

Published 4th Mar 2015, 14:48 BST

Former Scotland football captain Colin Hendry, who has been charged with drink driving. Picture: PA

Hendry was arrested by police after being stopped while behind the wheel of a blue Ford Focus in Church Road, Lytham, Lancashire at 1.15am on February 21.

The 49-year-old, who lives at Coopers Row in Lytham, had a long and successful football career as a defender with clubs including Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City, Bolton Wanderers and Old Firm giants Rangers.

He is due to make his first appearance at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court this afternoon.