Liverpool star Mo Salah in hot water over phone use

Footage apparently showing Liverpool footballer Mo Salah using his mobile phone while driving has been referred to police in England by his club.

A video posted online appeared to show the player sitting in traffic as a number of people, including children, gathered near his car before he drove off.

A Liverpool FC spokesman said: "The club, after discussion with the player, have made Merseyside Police aware of the footage and the circumstances surrounding its capture.

"We have spoken to the player also and will deal with any follow-up internally.

"Neither the club or player will be making any further comment on this matter."

Merseyside Police confirmed in a tweet that the video had been passed to the "relevant department".