Ex-Manchester City star Daniel Sturridge releases statement after warrant is issued for his arrest
manchestereveningnews.co.ukDaniel Sturridge has released a statement after a Los Angeles court issued a warrant for his arrest. On Thursday, the former Manchester City and England striker failed to appear in court over money he allegedly owes to a man who found his dog.
The 34-year-old had publicly offered a reward for the safe return of his pet Pomeranian - named Lucci - in July 2019 after revealing it had been stolen from his west coast house, the Mirror reports.
Foster Washington, known as rapper Killa Fame, took credit for reuniting Sturridge with his furry friend but declared he did not receive the promised payment.
As a result, he launched a civil lawsuit. Sturridge has now released a statement explaining his side of events, which read: “The news yesterday was the first time my family and I heard that someone is continuing to try to get money from me, following the theft of my family's dog, Lucci, which happened 4 years ago. READ MORE: Manchester United takeover latest as David Beckham explains Qatar 'connection' amid Sheikh Jassim claim READ MORE: Met Office verdict on chances of snow in Greater Manchester as temperatures to plummet “The truth is, I personally paid a reward to the young boy who found him.
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