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Bahoken: Angers and Cameroon striker given suspended prison sentence

Angers forward Stephane Bahoken has been handed a four-month suspended prison sentence with a fine of €2,000 for acts of domestic violence against his partner as well as a three-month suspended sentence with a fine of €6,875 for traffic violation.

Earlier this week, the Cameroon international was arrested by the French police for allegedly assaulting his spouse and also threatening her with violence.

He regained his freedom on Thursday after he was charged to court where he was punished for the traffic offence he committed in the summer and the domestic violence.

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Bahoken has been separated from his spouse aftermath the incident and he released a statement through his lawyer, Florine Talon, vowing not to make anyone talk about him beyond the football pitch.