Romelu Lukaku due in Los Angeles court over excessive noise complaint... but Manchester United ace could send a lawyer to represent him
- Striker Romelu Lukaku was arrested over a noise complaint in Los Angeles in July
- He is due to face a court over the misdemeanour charge in California on Monday
- It is not known whether Lukaku intends to appear but a lawyer could be sent
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is due in court in Los Angeles on Monday after he was arrested over an excessive noise complaint following repeated warnings from police.
The Premier League footballer, 24, 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.
Romelu Lukaku is due in court in Los Angeles on Monday over an excessive noise complaint
Lukaku is pictured with Paul Pogba during his time in Los Angeles during the summer
Days after the incident, he shared on Instagram a picture of himself in an apartment in the American city with Manchester United star 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.
Lukaku scored as United beat Crystal Palace 4-0 in the Premier League on Saturday.
The official statement from Beverly Hills Police following the striker's arrest in July
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