08/04/2015

Keane Denies Road-Rage Charges

Ex Manchester United captain Roy Keane has denied committing a public order offence in an alleged road-rage incident with a taxi driver in Altrincham.

Keane, 43, is accused of behaving aggressively towards Fateh Kerar, 44, at traffic lights in Ashley Road on 30th January.

He did not attend the hearing at Trafford magistrates court today, however a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf by his legal team.

Keane is due to face trial at Manchester Magistrates' Court on 19th June.

(CD/MH)

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