Scott Law assaulted the former Man Utd star at an Arsenal match last September
Scott Law, 43, went on trial last week after pleading not guilty to a charge of common assault in relation to an incident where he and Mr Keane clashed on September 3 last year.
Law’s defence team said CCTV footage from inside the stadium, shown in court, displayed former Manchester United player Mr Keane elbowing the defendant in the face. Top news stories today Following the match, footage was widely shared on social media of the former footballer stepping in to calm an apparent confrontation.
“Mr Keane picked me out and started telling me to see him outside. He was pointing to doors in the box.” Law, who cried while being questioned, said: “I put my head down in a defensive manner to protect my face.”
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