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Birmingham-born Daniel Sturridge is suing the owner of a mansion he rented for racial discrimination - after alleging discovering an offensive remark on a child's Netflix account.

The former Aston Villa and West Brom player rented the sprawling Cheshire pad belonging to Alan O'Neill and his wife Katie whilst he was playing for Liverpool in October 2018.

He is now seeking a total of £100,000 in damages.

The forward, 30, is now playing for Turkish side Trabzonspor, but lived in the Mere mansion with girlfriend Jamilla Ferreira.

The Netflix account allegedly belonged to a child who was a fan of rap music. It is alleged the account was labelled n*****.

Despite an apology, the couple were said to be 'deeply upset' and filed a claim at Manchester County Court.

Documents show the celebrity tenants discovered the account on November 24 and moved out the following February.

The property's owners had pursued Sturridge for outstanding rent worth £67,000, which he settled in July 2019.

But he then filed a separate claim for £100,000 for “special damages in respect of the defendants’ discrimination against them and/or harassment of them on the grounds of their race” contrary to the Equality Act, according to court papers.

Sturridge joined West Bromwich Albion on loan on January 29, 2018, and played just six games during an injury-plagued stay.

It is reported he turned down a move to Aston Villa at the start of this year.