Stoke striker Vincent Pericard has been re-arrested by police after his electronic tag fell off for a second time.
The tag, which first came loose after training earlier this week, fell off
again after the 25-year-old made a goalscoring return for Stoke's reserves on
Wednesday.
The tag is supposed to be fitted 24 hours a day to ensure Pericard observes a
curfew between 7pm and 7am, and its removal is believed to have been an accident
on both occasions.
The curfew was lifted temporarily on Wednesday evening to allow him to play
for the reserves at the Britannia Stadium, but the tag was supposed to remain
fitted throughout to monitor his return home that night.
Stoke today issued a statement saying: 'Stoke City can confirm Vincent
Pericard has been re-arrested due to problems concerning his electronic tag.
'The club are hopeful the matter will be quickly resolved. No further comment
will be made at this time.'
Pericard was released early from prison a fortnight ago after serving nearly
five weeks of a four-month sentence for falsely claiming he was not the driver
of his speeding car.
He was ordered to wear the electronic tag for a three-week period after his
release.
