Former
England footballer pleaded not guilty to charge brought after he was filmed by cycling campaigner
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The former England and
Chelsea footballer Frank Lampard has escaped a charge of using a mobile phone while driving, after a case against him was dropped.
The 43-year-old, who is also a former Chelsea manager, was filmed behind the wheel of his car in traffic in South Kensington, west
London, last April by a cycling campaigner.