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King slapped with sexual assault charges

February 13, 2009

Reggae Boy Marlon King is set to appear in a magistrate's court here later this month after being charged with sexual assault.

The 28-year old, who turned out for Jamaica in their international friendly against Nigeria here on Wednesday night, was released on bail and is now set to answer charges at City of Westminster courts on February 25.

Bodily harm

Police have charged the troubled striker with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and sexual assault by touching.

The alleged incident took place last December in a London's Soho bar where King is said to have assaulted and punched a woman, while celebrating his winner in Hull's victory over Middlesbrough.

Author: Gleaner Reporter
Source: Jamaica Gleaner

 

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