Avoids Prosecution Due to No Witness Report
Has Previous Record of Public Urination
Wayne Rooney (39), the legend of English professional football club Manchester United (Man Utd), has recently found himself in trouble after being caught urinating on the street, British media reported. On the 30th (local time), British media such as The Sun and Daily Mail reported that Rooney, who visited London on the 28th to attend the 'British Boxing Awards 2025,' was seen urinating while enjoying a party with friends.
The media reported that Rooney spent time with friends at a bar in Marylebone before moving to another location to enjoy food and drinks, during which this incident was captured. After urinating on the street, Rooney rejoined his friends and continued partying throughout the night, The Sun reported.
In the photos reported by local media, Rooney is seen wearing a black suit, standing facing a wall while urinating, holding a mobile phone to his face with one hand. After urinating, he was also captured turning around and walking towards his friends with a smile. The photos are not related to any specific content of the article. Photo by AFP and Yonhap News.
In photos reported by local media, Rooney is seen wearing a black suit, standing facing a wall while urinating, holding a mobile phone to his face with one hand. After urinating, he was also captured turning around and walking towards his friends with a smile. According to local media, this is not the first time Rooney has urinated in public. In 2013, he was caught urinating towards a trash bin on a street in Manchester.
In the UK, urinating in public places is illegal. Although it varies by area, in the Westminster district of London where Rooney urinated, a fine of ?10,000 (approximately 1.7 million KRW) can be imposed. However, prosecution does not occur unless a witness reports the incident. The London Metropolitan Police stated, "No report has been received regarding Rooney's public urination."
Meanwhile, Rooney made his Premier League debut in 2002 with Everton. After transferring to Manchester United in 2004, he spent 13 seasons, scoring 183 goals in 393 league matches, and appeared in 559 matches (253 goals) including various cup competitions, cementing his legacy as a Man Utd legend. After retirement, Rooney transitioned to coaching, leading lower league teams such as Derby County and DC United, but did not achieve successful results. Last year, Rooney was dismissed from Plymouth Argyle due to poor performance and is currently working as a commentator for BBC and Amazon Prime Video. Rooney's side has not issued an official statement regarding this incident.
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