Hearts footballer Ian Black pleads not guilty to drug possession

HEARTS midfielder Ian Black, 26, has pled not guilty to a charge of being in possession of cocaine at a city nightclub.

By The Newsroom

Published 13th Jul 2011, 19:24 BST

Updated 14th Jul 2011, 00:24 BST

Black's defence agent, Andrew Houston, tendered the plea on the player's behalf at Edinburgh Sheriff Court yesterday. A trial date has been set for 18 October.

It is alleged Black was found with the Class A drug at the Lava & Ignite club on 16 May.