Newcastle United footballer Cheick Tiote will deny five charges against him, his lawyer has told a court. The charges are for using a false identity document and fraud.
Cheick Tiote signed for Newcastle United in 2010. Photo: Getty Images
The midfielder, 27, was stopped by police on February 12 near the club’s training ground on suspicion of fraud in relation to driving offences.
The Ivory Coast star is accused of using a fake Belgian driving licence in a bid to obtain a UK licence.
Newcastle Crown Court heard he would contest the charges at a trial.
Mark Giuliani, prosecuting, said: “I understand that the matter will be contested and that a trial date in October would be convenient to the parties.”
Tiote who has not entered pleas, will do so formally at a hearing on September 6. He was granted bail in the meantime. – BBC News
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