Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku due in court in Los Angeles after 'excessive noise' complaint
The Manchester United striker was cited for a misdemeanour after five verbal warnings at a Beverley Hills home where he was staying prior to his £75m move in July
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Your support makes all the difference.Romelu Lukaku is due in court in Los Angeles today after he was arrested over an excessive noise complaint following repeated warnings from police.
The Manchester United striker was cited for a misdemeanour after five verbal warnings at a Beverley Hills home where he was staying.
The Belgian was on the verge of a £75million move to the club from Everton when he was arrested at around 8pm on July 2.
Days after the incident, he shared on Instagram a picture of himself in an apartment in the American city with now teammate Paul Pogba.
It is not known if Lukaku plans to appear in person at Los Angeles Airport Courthouse and staff said he can send a lawyer in his absence.