Liverpool's Mo Salah in hot water over phone use while driving

Liverpool FC have referred their star player Mo Salah to police after he was apparently filmed using a mobile phone while driving.

iverpool's Mohamed Salah in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and West Ham

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah in action during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and West Ham Source: AAP

Footage apparently showing Liverpool footballer Mo Salah using his mobile phone while driving has been referred to police in England by his club.

A video posted online appeared to show the player sitting in traffic as a number of people, including children, gathered near his car before he drove off.

A Liverpool FC spokesman said: "The club, after discussion with the player, have made Merseyside Police aware of the footage and the circumstances surrounding its capture.

"We have spoken to the player also and will deal with any follow-up internally.

"Neither the club or player will be making any further comment on this matter."

Merseyside Police confirmed in a tweet that the video had been passed to the "relevant department".


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