Man denies assaulting former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane

Scott Law, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, pleaded not guilty to a charge of common assault when he appeared at Highbury Magistrates’ Court today.
Man denies assaulting former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane

A 43-year-old man has denied assaulting former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane who was allegedly headbutted at a football match. File image.

A 43-year-old man has denied assaulting former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane who was allegedly headbutted at a football match.

Scott Law, of Waltham Abbey, Essex, pleaded not guilty to a charge of common assault when he appeared at Highbury Magistrates’ Court in the UK today.

The assault by beating charge relates to an incident at Emirates Stadium on September 3 last year, following Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Manchester United, where ex-Ireland international Keane was working as a pundit.

Scott Law, 43, arrives at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court, north London, where he is accused of headbutting football pundit and former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane, at the Emirates Stadium on September 3 last year. Picture: Lucy North/PA Wire
Scott Law, 43, arrives at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court, north London, where he is accused of headbutting football pundit and former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane, at the Emirates Stadium on September 3 last year. Picture: Lucy North/PA Wire

Footage was posted on social media of fellow Sky Sports pundit Micah Richards stepping in to calm an apparent confrontation.

Law is to face a two-day trial at the same court on May 29-30.

He was released on unconditional bail until his trial.

Law was charged via post on February 13.

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