The father of a Premier League football player has been charged with sexual assault after an incident at a Wetherspoon pub earlier this year.
The father of the unnamed footballer was charged following allegations that he inappropriately touched a woman during a night out at the budget pub chain in March.
According to The Sun, the incident left the woman feeling shaken after the man allegedly approached her from behind and touched her without consent.
The case has sent shockwaves through those who know the family, with a source revealing: "It's a huge shock for everyone."
The man in his 60s denies any wrongdoing
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The man, who has not been named, will face a court date next month to answer the charges. He denied any wrongdoing.
Police launched a public appeal with CCTV images in the days following the alleged March incident, seeking to identify the suspect.
The man's friends spotted the appeal and quickly got in touch to let him know police were looking for him.
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He then voluntarily went to the police station, where officers questioned him for several hours before releasing him on bail.
The source continued: "He was out with family on the night in question and denies any wrongdoing.
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The Premier League star's father has never been in trouble with the law before
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"He has co-operated with the police throughout and has been floored by the decision to charge him."
The Crown Prosecution Service has confirmed he faces one count of sexual assault, while police have not commented on the case.
The man has no previous criminal record and has never had any run-ins with the law before this incident.
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Those close to him say he's been left devastated by the charges, particularly given his son's high-profile career as an international footballer.
He'll need to appear before Sheffield magistrates next month to face the single sexual assault charge brought against him by prosecutors.
He is set to appear at Sheffield Magistrates Court next month
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The alleged incident took place during what was meant to be a regular family night out at the popular pub chain.
The man continues to deny any wrongdoing and plans to defend himself against the allegations when his court date arrives.