Source: Team_Talk
Cats star Ferdinand facing arrest
Sunderland's Anton Ferdinand has pledged to "clear up any misunderstanding" after it was alleged he failed to turn up for a court appearance.[LNB] The 25-year-old defender was due to appear at Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Monday after being convicted of driving while using a mobile phone but did not show.[LNB]A spokesman for Northumbria Police has since confirmed that a warrant has been issued for Ferdinand's arrest without bail.[LNB]The £6million defender could therefore be held in court cells before being produced to face magistrates.[LNB]Ferdinand, brother of England captain Rio, is also facing a driving ban having already had nine points on his licence but his club has claimed he was not notified of the court date.[LNB]A Sunderland spokesman said: "Anton denies receiving any correspondence in relation to this matter and is keen to clear up any misunderstanding.[LNB]"The club is liaising with Northumbria Police and Anton will surrender himself to Newcastle Magistrates' Court as soon as is possible, in order to resolve this quickly. "[LNB]The offence occurred on the morning of July 13 when Ferdinand was seen in his white Range Rover on Newcastle's Central Motorway.[LNB]He was travelling from his home at Baltic Quays in Gateshead to Newcastle International Airport, where he was due to catch a flight ahead of a pre-season friendly.
