Notts County striker Lee Hughes has appeared in court to deny a charge of sexual assault.
Hughes, 35, entered a not guilty plea in a short hearing and elected for trial by jury.
He was arrested by the Metropolitan Police in a Croydon hotel on 3 December. Notts County players had been staying in the hotel before their FA cup clash with Sutton United.
Reuters
Lee Hughes, a Notts County player since 2009, denies sexual assault
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Hughes was granted bail and the case was adjourned until March 21.
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