Sunderland striker Darren Bent's car attacked by Newcastle fans

20 November 2010 15:04
Under attack: Sunderland star Bent [LNB]Sunderland striker Darren Bent has revealed his car has been attacked by Newcastle United fans throwing glasses and bottles.[LNB] Police have launched an investigation after the England forward's Land Rover came under attack while he was shopping with a friend and the friend's girlfriend in Newcastle's Bigg Market yesterday evening. [LNB]Bent revealed that a group of fans singing Newcastle songs attacked his car while he was shopping, and later when the girlfriend of the friend was inside the vehicle. [LNB]Bent wrote on Twitter: 'So Newcastle utd fans attack my car with glass bottles today while im in a shop. Then proceed to attack it while best friends girls in there come on now. Bit to far noo?' [LNB]Bent scored a last-minute goal in Sunderland's 5-1 thrashing by Newcastle in last month's Tyne- Wear derby at St James' Park. He is one of the most popular players in the North East because of the way he has embraced life in the area. [LNB]He also has 37,000 followers on Twitter and turned on the Christmas lights in Sunderland this week.[LNB]  SUNDERLAND v Everton: Top scorer Darren Bent could make Monday night returnReid given green light to extend his loan spell at Bramall LaneOffer Hughton a new deal or lose him, says bewildered Bolton boss Coyle [LNB]  Explore more:People: Darren Bent Places: Newcastle, United Kingdom

Source: Daily_Mail