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Aussie Chelsea striker Sam Kerr faces court in London

Australian soccer star Sam Kerr has faced court in London to set a date for her harassment trial. (AP PHOTO)

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has appeared in a London court charged with alleged racially aggravated harassment of a police officer.

The captain of the Australia women's national football team attended a hearing, wearing a black coat and a white jumper, at Kingston Crown Court on Tuesday. 

Kerr, 31, is charged with causing a police officer harassment, alarm or distress under Section 4A of the Public Order Act during an incident in Twickenham, southwest London, on January 30, 2023. 

The all-time leading Australian international scorer pleaded not guilty at Kingston Crown Court in March 2024.

Kerr's trial is scheduled to take place on February 3.

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