Andrea Dossena: Former Liverpool defender arrested on suspicion of shoplifting at Harrods

The Italian is now at Leyton Orient

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UPDATE: After their arrest, Mr Dossena and his wife were informed by the Police that no further action would be taken. Mr Dossena told Corriere dello Sport that he had inadvertently forgotten to pay for a jar of honey and a pack of dried beef while shopping in Harrod’s food hall with his wife and young son. 22/5/15

Former Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena has been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting at famous department store Harrods.

The 33-year-old, who now plies his trade at League One Leyton Orient, was bailed along with a 31-year-old woman - reported to be his girlfriend.

A spokesman from the Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers were called to the west London store.

"Police arrested a 33-year-old male and a 31-year-old woman on April 7 on suspicion of shoplifting at Harrods," a spokesman told the Liverpool Echo.

"They were taken to a west London police station.

"Both the man and woman have been bailed to a date in late April, pending further enquiries."

Dossena famously scored two fantastic goals in a week for the club in 2009, in fantastic wins against Real Madrid and then Manchester United.

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