Newcastle player, Joelinton was arrested in the early hours of Thursday morning on suspicion of drink-driving.
The 26-year-old Premier League player was stopped at 1.20 am on Thursday in the Ponteland area of Newcastle by police.
He was then charged with drink-driving after it was discovered that his alcohol levels were above the prescribed limit.
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A spokesperson for the Northumbria Police had this to say:
“Shortly before 1:20am today (Thursday), officers pulled over a vehicle in the Ponteland Road area of Newcastle and arrested the occupant.
“Joelinton Cassio, 26, of Ponteland, has since been charged with driving whilst above the prescribed limit for alcohol. He is due to appear before magistrates in Newcastle on 26 January.”
The Brazilian will appear in court on the 26th of January.
His football club, Newcastle Utd, are yet to comment on the matter.