Former England captain Wayne Rooney has been spotted urinating in public following a night out in London.
The 39-year-old Manchester United legend was caught on camera relieving himself against a wall after an evening with friends.
The football star, who previously managed Plymouth Argyle, was photographed in the compromising position in the early hours.
Rooney had spent several hours at The Nest rooftop bar in Marylebone with a group of friends.
Former England captain Wayne Rooney has been spotted urinating in public following a night out in London
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The party later moved on to Novikov, a popular venue in Mayfair.
According to reports, Rooney and his companions left the establishment at approximately 2am before the incident occurred.
Images show the former striker appearing in good spirits throughout the evening.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed to the Daily Mail that no complaints about the footballer's behaviour were reported.
Photographs captured the ex-Plymouth Argyle manager beaming as he walked past cameras in a black suit.
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He was pictured laughing whilst surrounded by friends who were seen affectionately tapping him on the shoulder.
During the urination incident, Rooney was observed holding his mobile phone close to his face with the screen illuminated.
This is not Rooney's first encounter with public urination controversies, having previously been snapped relieving himself against a wall in Manchester back in 2013.
The football legend, who was 24 at the time, avoided prosecution as no witnesses came forward to report the incident.
People can only face prosecution for public urination if caught in the act by officers or if formal complaints are made.
Public urination can be considered a crime in the UK, potentially resulting in fines or prosecution depending on circumstances and council bylaws.
Westminster City Council, which governs the area where Rooney was photographed, imposes substantial penalties for such offences.
According to the council's X page, those caught urinating in public spaces within Westminster face fines of £1,000.
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The strict penalties reflect efforts to maintain cleanliness and public decorum in central London's busy districts.
Despite the incident, Rooney remains active in the football world.
He recently offered his expertise during BBC's coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final clash between Brighton and Nottingham Forest.
Rooney remains out of work when it comes to football management, having been sacked by Plymouth on New Year's Eve following a dire stint in charge of the Championship side.
Wayne Rooney remains out of work following his dismissal from Plymouth at the end of last year
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The former England captain has also had managerial stints with Birmingham City, D.C United and Derby County.
Speaking recently, Rooney confirmed he was interested in taking charge of a team again - though admitted it would have to be the 'right' opportunity.
"I would like to go back in [to management]," he said.
"But it would have to be the right club. Certainly the right club."
