Keane denies assault charge
(Agencies)
Updated: 2004-09-24 08:45

Manchester United captain Roy Keane has denied assaulting a 16-year-old boy.

The 33-year-old Irish international, who appeared briefly in court on Thursday, also denied causing criminal damage and using threatening or abusive behaviour, a court official said.

Police sources say the charges relate to a fight with a 16-year-old boy near Keane's home in the wealthy Manchester neighbourhood of Hale.

The case at Trafford, Greater Manchester, was adjourned until October 21. Keane was released on bail.

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