Maybe it's best Tiote isn't playing on Sunday

TOON star Cheick Tiote had his flash car seized by police for motoring offences.

The 24-year-old’s white £60,000 BMW X6 4x4 has been hauled away from his luxury home because police suspect the midfielder does not have an insurance policy for the vehicle.

Tiote’s car was pulled over in his street on Wednesday evening during a routine patrol in Jesmond.

The Chronicle understands an officer typed his number plate into the police database, which flagged up a problem with the car.

A spokeswoman for Northumbria Police today confirmed that a white BMW was lifted from Tiote’s address over insurance allegations.

The Ivory Coast international has now been reported to the police for motoring offences and he could face a fine, penalty points on his licence or even a driving ban if the allegations are proved.

Eye-witnesses claim Tiote spoke with the officer for several minutes before a tow truck arrived and took away his car, which is believed to have a foreign number plate.

A resident, who did not wish to be named, said: “There was some police action outside his house and I saw a big tow truck come along and load his car.

“Tiote was with two friends at the time and he kept talking with the officer until his car was taken away.

“His friends left after a while but Tiote stayed until the car was gone. He didn’t look very happy about the situation.”

Tiote, known for his tough-tackling approach to the game, has been hailed by the Toon Army as one of Newcastle’s best players this season.

However, the combative midfielder also leads this season’s yellow card table in the league with 14 bookings.

A police spokeswoman said: “On Wednesday night, a BMW was stopped by officers at an address in Jesmond as part of a routine check.

“It was subsequently uplifted because it was suspected the driver didn’t have a policy of insurance for the vehicle.

“He was spoken to at the scene and has been reported for motoring offences.”

No-one from Newcastle United was available for comment.



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He'll probably end up taking it out on one of the Chelski players

 

well that's one way to get three points

 

Repped mate very quick

But you don't **** with Tiote, this will take him months to calm done

 

I lol at the idea of Tiote needing insurance.

 

Tiote is insurance

 

Tiote is like Judge Dredd - He IS the LAW!!!!!!

 

Brave police officer to seize Tiote's car, Tiote will seize him

 

"A resident, who did not wish to be named"

wise man

 

Tiote came to chew bubblegum and kick some ass..... He is inundated with chewing gum so let the ass kicking commence!

 

I see that that's yet another booking he's picked up now

 

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Wasnt a very nice motor anyway. Better off without it