Footballer Cole blames paparazzi after speeding ban

ENGLAND footballer Ashley Cole was yesterday banned from driving for doing more than 100mph (160kph) in a 50mph (80kph) zone – but he launched an appeal.

He claimed he was being chased by paparazzi when a speed gun recorded him driving his Lamborghini Gallardo at 104mph.

Magistrates at Kingston yesterday imposed a four-month ban and £1,000 (€1,150) fine and warned him he could face prison if he flouted the ban.