9 March 2008, Dyer and Southampton teammate
Bradley Wright-Phillips were accused of stealing money, mobile phones and other items from bar staff at Bar Bluu in
Southsea in the early hours of 28 February 2008. CCTV footage taken at the time appeared to show a theft taking place.
[42] The pair were arrested on 25 March over the theft and were questioned at a Portsmouth police station.
[43] They were formally charged with burglary on 17 June, and ordered to appear before Portsmouth magistrates on 8 July 2008.
[44] The pair's actions were criticised, and they were disciplined, by Southampton's manager at the time,
Nigel Pearson.
[45] Dyer pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 60 hours
community service.
[46] He was also ordered to pay compensation to his victims, along with costs.
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