Student teacher to face trial over Stephen Thompson '˜assault'

A student teacher will face trial in May of next year accused of assaulting Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson.
Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson. Picture: SNSDundee United chairman Stephen Thompson. Picture: SNS
Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson. Picture: SNS
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Dundee resident Christopher Brash has denied the charge brought against him.

The 24-year-old is alleged to have repeatedly pushed Thompson, causing him to fall over.

The incident took place at the end of a derby match between Dundee and Dundee United in the Befred Cup earlier this year.

Dundee defeated their rivals 2-1.