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Paul Weller questioned by police in Prague

Singer quizzed after reportedly being found drunk in the street

December 30, 2008 | 9 Comments
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Paul Weller has reportedly been questioned by police in Prague after apparently being found drunk in the street.

The Modfather is said to have been spoken to by police after drinking heavily with a girl in the Czech Republic capital.

The Sun published video footage of the rocker falling over in the street following the incident.

Earlier, the singer was reportedly drinking at the Little Whale Pub while on a break in Prague.

He was later apparently questioned by two policemen but no action was taken.

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itsverymalty

Jan 1, 2009

Arrested for crimes against music.

Bring_Out_The_Badger

Jan 1, 2009

I drank in that pub and its shit. Don't know why he would bother with Prague anyway. Well overated

Azazel

Jan 1, 2009

He'll be ok. Apparently they put him in a cell with all the mod cons.

oldmanbarrington

Jan 1, 2009

I dont know if its just that i am British but having read the artical twice i struggle to see what he has done wrong ?????

batesy89

Jan 1, 2009

superbha goood on himdoes it matter that he's had a few drinks?

luketherifle

Jan 2, 2009

CRIMES AGAINST MUSIC????? are you having a laugh. The man is a genius. He's influenced every decent band since the fuckin JAM! From OAsis to The Rifles..Now go listen to The Kookss itsverymalty

itsverymalty

Jan 2, 2009

Sorry I was wrong he wasn't arrested, just questioned. Turns out the Czech police just wanted to ask him why he was still recording music.

luketherifle

Jan 3, 2009

22 Dreams was one of best albums of the year.

daftasrags

Jan 4, 2009

itsverymalty... Oi.!!. behave your slavver about my mate.. Whilst bands like The Sex Pistols, Specials, Madness, Adam Ant, Stranglers, Boomtown Rats, Duran, Spandau, Wham, Liberty X (ha! ha!) oh Jesus do I need to go on... whilst these bands just fell down and disappeared and couldn't possibly compete with Weller anyway, he went from strength to strength, and then he went even further, and won a whole new audience over and he's been untouchable since 1977. Too many singles and album sales to mention. Even bands like The Happy Mondays, Stone Roses, Blur and Oasis couldn't compete with him and they threw the towel in and paid homage to him. Even todays artists like Primal Scream, The Rifles, Amy Winehouse and Duffy beg to work with him..So mate, behave youself, and i bet your favourite band is Aqua is it? or perhaps its The Cheeky Girls or Shane Ward eh?.. let me see, the great Shane Ward where was his last gig??... Minehead Butlins... a bit far from Newcastle Arena in November at what I can honestly say was the best ever gig I have been to and I've been to a few.... Happy X/mas