Former Liverpool Player Jordon Ibe to Appear in Court After Airport Arrest

London, UK – Former Liverpool and Bournemouth winger Jordon Ibe, now 30, has been charged with actual bodily harm following an arrest at London Luton Airport. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the 30-year-old, from Chislehurst in southeast London, was taken into custody on January 30, 2026, shortly after arriving in the UK.[1][2]

The charge stems from an alleged assault on December 14, 2025. Ibe was reportedly detained immediately upon stepping off a flight from Bulgaria, where he currently plays for Lokomotiv Sofia in the Bulgarian First League. He had flown back for a separate court appearance when police acted on the warrant.[1][3]

Released on bail, Ibe is scheduled to appear at Croydon Magistrates' Court on March 6, 2026. A police spokesperson stated: "Jordon Ibe has been charged with actual bodily harm. The charge relates to an assault alleged to have taken place on Sunday December 14, 2025."[3]

Ibe's career highlights include joining Liverpool's academy in 2012, making 58 first-team appearances for the Reds. He had loan spells at Derby County and Birmingham City before a permanent transfer to AFC Bournemouth in 2016, where he featured 92 times until 2020. After stints in non-league football, he moved to Lokomotiv Sofia in November 2025.[1][2]

The former England Under-21 international's arrest has shocked fans, reigniting interest in his post-Premier League journey. No further details on the assault victim or circumstances have been released as the case proceeds.[4]

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