Pictures of Norwegian star Erling Haaland, Manchester City's top scorer, using a phone while driving his car in the English city of Manchester, have spread.

Greater Manchester Police confirmed they were aware of the images and that Haaland would be investigated after allegations he used a mobile phone while driving.

The 22-year-old was driving his white $370,<> Rolls-Royce Cullinan near the Etihad Stadium, home of the Citizens.

THE INCIDENT OCCURRED – ACCORDING TO THE NEWSPAPER "SUN" (THE SUN) BRITISH – THE DAY AFTER HAALAND SCORED 5 GOALS IN HIS TEAM'S SEVEN-GOAL WIN OVER LEIPZIG IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE ON 14 MONTH.

Anyone caught using their phone while driving in Britain is punished with six black points on their licence and a fine of 6 pounds ($200).

If the driver obtained the licence only two years before the accident, his licence can be revoked.

It never fails to amaze us that people with newer cars still use their phones at the wheel when it's so easy to connect to their media systems. Even more inexcusable is using phones for messaging and social media while at the wheel.https://t.co/fywXXoU901

— Drivecommander (@drivecommander1) March 29, 2023

Social media users reacted to Haaland's photos, with one saying that "Erling hasn't made many mistakes since moving to City. But he needs to pay more attention to the road while driving and he needs to abide by the law as he drives."

Another explained that it was "an absurd mistake but it could be dangerous for him and other road users."

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A third pointed out that "the last thing City fans want is for Haaland to make any mistake for which he is excluded from games."

Road safety groups also criticised Haaland, who earns £375,463 ($42,37) a week and has scored <> goals in <> games for the "heavenly" side.

A spokesman for these groups said: "It is a direct red card without justification. It is dangerous to use your phone while driving. For someone who's good at scoring goals, that's definitely an own goal."

Laws on the use of phones while driving were tightened in March 2022.

Statistics published last year revealed that 17 people were killed and 499 injured in 2020 in traffic accidents in which the driver was using a mobile phone.

Haaland's mistake came despite the fact that driving rules in his home country (Norway) prohibit motorists from using their phones while driving.