Sam Kerr fronts court accused of the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has arrived at a court southwest of London, accused of the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer during a night out two years ago.
The West Australian was pictured by 7NEWS arriving at Kingston upon Thames Crown Court on Tuesday morning local time.
WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Sam Kerr appears in London court.
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Media in the UK reported Kerr called the officer a “stupid white b***ard” during a dispute over a taxi fare.
Kerr, who pleaded not guilty to the charge in a London court in March, denies the allegation.
A trial is scheduled for next month.
Kerr is one of Australia’s best known and most recognisable figures, especially after the Matildas’ run to the semi-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023.
Originally published on 7NEWS
