Daniel Sturridge opens up on arrest warrant, slams false claim he owes the man who found his dog a reward

In July 2019, the ex-Liverpool star claimed that his dog had been abducted from his home in Los Angeles.

Reports also suggest that Sturridge made a public reward offer to anyone who found his dog and returned the dog safely.

However, Sturridge has denied the false claim that he owes the person who found his dog a reward.

According to Mail Sport, a warrant for Sturridge's arrest was issued in relation to a claim he owes to a man who claims to have discovered his dog.

In a post on social media, Sturridge said, “The news yesterday was the first time my family and I heard that someone is continuing to try to get money from me, following the theft of my family's dog, Lucci, which happened 4 years ago.

“The truth is, I personally paid a reward to the young boy who found him. He was delighted with the reward, as were my family and I to get Lucci home. 

“The person seeking payment is not due any money, I already paid the young boy who found Lucci.

“I was unaware of the court hearing even taking place. The legal paperwork was sent to the Air Bnb property which we had left within 24 hours of the burglary. 

“Therefore, I have not had the opportunity to properly represent myself in relation to these false claims.

“With that being said, I have now instructed California lawyers to deal with matters on my behalf. I am confident that this will be resolved in my favour quickly and put an end to the speculative claim for good.”

Sturridge has responded to the allegations, he maintains that he was only recently made aware of the court hearing. The former England said he had already compensated a little child who found his dog.

In response to the "speculative claim," Sturridge declared that he had hired attorneys to handle the situation.