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William Warnes

Tearful partner of Chelsea striker Sam Kerr accuses police of ‘gaslighting’

Kristie Mewis appeared in court to give evidence in the trial of her partner, Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr, who is accused of causing racially aggravated harassment (Andrew Matthews/PA) - (PA Wire)

The partner of Chelsea striker Sam Kerr accused police of “gaslighting” after a “very scary” incident in which the pair claim they were taken “hostage” by a taxi driver.

West Ham midfielder Kristie Mewis, 33, gave evidence at Kingston Crown Court on Thursday where Kerr is on trial for causing racially aggravated harassment to Pc Stephen Lovell during an incident in south-west London in the early hours of January 30 2023.

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