Lennon assault accused faces trial

A man is to stand trial accused of attacking Celtic manager Neil Lennon during a match last season.

Tue, 16 Aug, 2011 - 17:11

A man is to stand trial accused of attacking Celtic manager Neil Lennon during a match last season.

John Wilson, 26, is alleged to have assaulted the football boss as his side played Hearts in a Scottish Premier League game at Tynecastle stadium in Edinburgh.

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