Chelsea's Sam Kerr pleads not guilty to racially aggravated harassment

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Chelsea's Sam Kerr Pleads Not Guilty To Racially Aggravated Harassment
The Australian player was charged with causing a police officer harassment, alarm or distress in Twickenham on January 30th, 2023. Photo: PA Images
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Ellie Ng, PA

Chelsea striker Samantha Kerr has pleaded not guilty to racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in the UK, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

The Australian soccer star (30) was charged with causing a police officer harassment, alarm or distress during an incident in Twickenham, south-west London, on January 30th, 2023.

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A spokesperson for London's Metropolitan Police said the incident involved an officer who was responding to a complaint about a taxi fare.

Kerr, of Richmond, denied the charge at a plea and trial preparation hearing at Kingston Upon Thames Crown Court on Monday.

She is due to face trial next February, according to reports.

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