Kyle Walker won't face further Manchester City action after admitting new lockdown breaches

Walker said he feels as though he is being harassed after reports over visit to see his sister and parents
Manchester City and England defender Kyle Walker said he feels he is "being harassed"
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Kyle Walker is not expected to face further punishment from Manchester City despite his latest breaches of lockdown guidelines.

The England international faces disciplinary action after hosting a private party last month.

He apologised for his actions, which came just days after he had been part of a campaign urging the public to stay home and stay safe.

City are investigating that incident, but it is believed he won’t be censured after admitting he had met family members this week.

The latest breaches were the subject of fresh reports and Walker claims it is affecting his mental well-being.

The defender posted a statement on social media, which read: "In light of the most recent article published about me and my family, I feel as though I have no choice but to address things publicly.

"I have recently gone through one of the toughest periods of my life, which I take full responsibility for. However, I now feel as though I am being harassed.

"This is no longer solely affecting me, but affecting the health of my family and my young children too.

"In relation to the events on Wednesday, I travelled to Sheffield to give my sister a birthday card and present, but also to speak to one of the few people I believe I can trust in my life.

"She hugged me to remind me how much she cares and that I am loved. What am I meant to do - push her away? I then travelled to my parents' house to pick up some home-cooked meals.

"Again it's been an extremely tough couple of months for them: everything I've gone through in my life they have gone through with me.

"What have my parents and sister done to deserve their privacy being invaded by photographers following me to their homes?

"I constantly feel as though I'm being followed. I don't even feel safe in the confines of my own home - why should they have to feel like that too? Who deserves that?

"I am in a privileged position as a role model and a professional athlete, and can assure you from my upbringing I do not take it for granted. But, at what stage do my feelings get taken into consideration?

"My family has been torn apart, this has been dragged through the press, and I ask: when is enough enough?”

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