Chelsea star Sam Kerr arrives at court to stand trial accused of racially abusing police officer
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Chelsea star Sam Kerr faces trial after being charged with racially abusing a police officer during an incident in Twickenham, which took place on January 30, 2023. Despite her denial of the charges, which include causing harassment, alarm, or distress under the Public Order Act, the trial is set to begin following her not guilty plea at Kingston Crown Court in March 2023. Meanwhile, Kerr, known for her impressive football career and being Australia's all-time leading international scorer, has struggled with a long-term knee injury that has kept her out of action for Chelsea Women.
Chelsea star Sam Kerr has arrived at court to stand trial for allegedly racially abusing a police officer, which she denies, amid ongoing injury struggles.
Kerr is charged with causing a police officer harassment, alarm or distress, with the incident occurring on January 30, 2023, in Twickenham, London.
Despite being the all-time leading Australian international scorer with 99 goals, Kerr has been sidelined for Chelsea Women due to a long-term knee injury.
The trial started following her plea of not guilty at Kingston Crown Court in March last year, where she faces serious charges.
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