Gillingham striker jailed

A top First Division footballer caught at the wheel of a stolen BMW convertible was jailed for 18 months today.

Gillingham striker jailed
Fri, 10 May, 2002 - 15:34

A top First Division footballer caught at the wheel of a stolen BMW convertible was jailed for 18 months today.

Gillingham striker Marlon King, 22, whose career now hangs in the balance, repeatedly tried to bluff his way out, telling police the car was his.

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CourtsSoccerHeathrowPlace: Bromley, KentPerson: Marlon KingPerson: KingPerson: JudgePerson: Nicholas PhilpottOrganisation: GillinghamOrganisation: BMWOrganisation: Inner London Crown Court
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