Roy Keane: Man denies headbutting pundit and ex-Man Utd player

 

Scott Law denies assault by beating

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.

The charge relates to an incident at Emirates Stadium on 3 September, following Arsenal's 3-1 victory over Manchester United.

Mr Keane was working as a TV pundit.

Roy Keane was allegedly in an altercation after an Arsenal v Manchester United

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

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

He was released on unconditional bail until his trial date.