Matildas star Sam Kerr has appeared in court in London charged with the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer.
Chelsea forward Kerr is one of the top women’s soccer players in the world and is Australia’s all-time leading goal scorer.
The 31-year-old, who appeared at Kingston Crown Court for a pre-trial hearing, has been charged with causing a police officer harassment, alarm or distress under the UK’s Public Order Act.
Sam Kerr appeared in Kingston Crown Court in London for a pre-trial hearing. (AP: Andrew Matthews/PA)
The charges relate to an incident that allegedly occurred in Twickenham in south-west London on January 30, 2023, involving a police officer who was responding to a complaint about a taxi fare.
Court documents allege Kerr intended to cause the police officer harassment, alarm or distress, by using abusive or insulting words or behaviour, or becoming disorderly.
She pleaded not guilty in March last year.
Kerr has been living in the UK while playing for Chelsea in the women’s Super League in the UK.
Her trial is scheduled to begin on February 3 and is set down for four days.
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