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Footballer Ched Evans to face trial for rape

Footballer Ched Evans will go on trial today to face an allegation of rape.

By The Newsroom
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Ched Evans, who will go on trial today to face an allegation of rape. Tim Goode/PA Wire
Ched Evans, who will go on trial today to face an allegation of rape. Tim Goode/PA Wire
Ched Evans, who will go on trial today to face an allegation of rape. Tim Goode/PA Wire

The Wales striker, who plays for League One side Chesterfield, is accused of raping a woman in May 2011.

His trial at Cardiff Crown Court is expected to last two weeks and will be presided over by Judge Mrs Justice Nicola Davies.

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The former Manchester City and Sheffield United forward, who has made 13 appearances for Wales, denies the charge against him.

The 27-year-old entered a not guilty plea during a court hearing in May.

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