Court date set for Newcastle striker Bellamy


By Matthew Jones
May 9 2003

Newcastle and Wales Striker Craig Bellamy will appear in court on 1st July after alledged racist abuse towards a nightclub bouncer in his home town of Cardiff as Wales were preparing for a Euro 2004 Qualifier.

Bellamy's Court Date

A while back, Tyne Talk wrote a story about Craig Bellamy and his Temper.

Following the recent racist abuse allegations at a Cardiff Nightclub, Craig Bellamy is due to appear in court.

Chairman Freddy Shepherd has said that if the Welsh Whippet is found guilty for anything that happened in Cardiff that night, he would be punished accordingly.

He did however say: "Craig may be a rascal but he is certainly no racist."

Bellamy has not yet been charged, but will not appear in Court on the 1st July.

Crown Prosecution Service spokesman: "He has not been charged but will be summonsed for a public order offence.

"We can't be anymore specific at this stage about the offence.

"He will not appear before July and we do not have an exact date yet. When the police have got their file of evidence together, they will discuss with the court to find the next available date."

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