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Former Arsenal striker sentenced to jail

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Former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner was sentenced to 50 days in jail yesterday for breaking a taxi driver's jaw after refusing to pay the £5 fare.

[PHOTO: COURTESY]

The 30-year-old, who now plays for Norwegian side Rosenborg, was partying with his girlfriend before hailing a cab just after 2am on September 9.

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