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A 43-year-old Arsenal supporter accused of headbutting Roy Keane is about to say that he was defending himself towards the Manchester United legend, a court docket was advised.
Scott Regulation, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, pleaded not responsible to a cost of frequent assault when he appeared at Highbury Magistrates’ Courtroom on Thursday.
Regulation appeared in court docket to substantiate his title, date of start and deal with.
The assault by beating cost is in relation to an incident that came about in September final 12 months throughout United’s conflict towards Arsenal on the Emirates Stadium.
United took the lead courtesy of a incredible Marcus Rashford striker.
Nevertheless, the Gunners rallied again and ran out 3-1 victors through targets from Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Jesus.
Legendary United captain Roy Keane was working the match as a pundit.
After the ultimate whistle, footage emerged on social media which confirmed Keane’s colleague and former Manchester Metropolis defender Micah Richards stepping in to chill tensions between the 2.
Regulation is to face a two-day trial on the identical court docket on Might 29-30.
The accused’s lawyer – Shila Keshvari – revealed that his shopper will argue that he acted in ‘self-defence’ throughout his trial.
Keshvari additionally famous that she can be calling as much as six defence witnesses to the incident throughout his trial in Might. The Mail relays that this quantity may very well be lowered because the trial date attracts nearer.
Magistrates’ Chair Amanda Gibbon advised Regulation, “You’ve pleaded not responsible to this cost.”
“Now we have been making preparations on your trial.”
“Presently, it’s scheduled to happen for 2 days. It will likely be on Might 29 and 30 on this courthouse.”
Regulation was launched on unconditional bail.
