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William Warnes

Jury in trial of Chelsea striker Sam Kerr begins deliberations

Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr is on trial charged with alleged racially aggravated harassment of a police officer (Andrew Matthews/PA) - (PA Wire)

A jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the trial of Chelsea striker Sam Kerr, who is charged with causing racially aggravated harassment.

The Australian international footballer, who denies the charge, called Pc Stephen Lovell “stupid and white” during an incident in south-west London in the early hours of January 30 2023.

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