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Drogba cautioned by police

21 Mar 2009 - 09:44:18

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Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been cautioned by police for allegedly throwing a coin at Burnley fans during a Carling Cup clash between the two sides earlier this season.

The 30-year-old Ivory Coast international was cautioned for common assault on Friday.

Drogba was said to have thrown the coin at Clarets fans after having at least one missile aimed at him after netting in the Stamford Bridge encounter, which Burnley eventually won on penalties.

A Scotland Yard spokeswoman said: "On December 2, police interviewed a 30-year-old man under caution, by prior arrangement, in connection with an incident at the Chelsea v Burnley match at Stamford Bridge on November 12.

"He did not attend the police station and was not arrested.

"The matter was referred to the Crown Prosecution Service for their consideration, and on their advice the man attended a central London police station yesterday and was cautioned for common assault."