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Race Abuse Trial: Accused Pleads Not Guilty at Anfield
23 Dec
Summary
- Man denies racially abusing footballer Antoine Semenyo at Anfield.
- Trial date set for April 22 at Liverpool Magistrates' Court.
- Accused faces ban from attending football matches in UK.
A man has entered a plea of not guilty to a charge of racially aggravated public order offense against Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo. The alleged incident occurred during the first half of a Premier League match at Anfield on August 15. The match was temporarily halted by the referee after Semenyo reported the abuse.
The accused, Mark Mogan, 47, appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court and confirmed his name, date of birth, and address before entering his plea. He was granted conditional bail, which includes a prohibition from contacting Semenyo and a ban from attending regulated football matches in the UK.
A trial for the case is scheduled for April 22, expected to last one day at Liverpool Magistrates' Court. Semenyo is anticipated to provide testimony, either in person or via video link, for the proceedings. Following the match, Semenyo expressed his dismay at the continued abuse.
