Reporter on trial in connection with England dressing-room breach

A Daily Mirror journalist goes on trial in South Africa, accused of conspiring with the England fan who entered the team's dressing room after their game with Algeria.

A Daily Mirror journalist goes on trial in South Africa, accused of conspiring with the England fan who entered the team's dressing room after their game with Algeria.

Simon Wright is charged with attempting to defeat the ends of justice, and breaching the Immigration Act.

The fan, Pavlos Joseph, paid a £65 fine last week, and all charges against him were dropped.

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