Man accused of headbutting former Manchester United star Roy Keane awaits verdict

File photo dated 22-04-2023 of Roy Keane. Police have launched an investigation after footage was circulated on social media following an alleged assault on Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane. Issue date: Monday September 4, 2023.
Roy Keane is a former Manchester United footballer and sports pundit. Credit: PA Images

A 43-year-old man will find out whether he has been found guilty of headbutting football pundit Roy Keane at a match.

Scott Law, 43, pleaded not guilty to a charge of common assault in relation to an incident where Keane was allegedly headbutted on 3 September 2024.

The incident happened when Mr Keane and fellow pundit Micah Richards were walking to do the final match analysis after Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Manchester United, Highbury Corner Magistrates’ court heard.

The ex-Ireland international, who was working as a pundit for Sky Sports, was allegedly headbutted through doors at the Emirates Stadium by Law, of Waltham Abbey, Essex.

Law’s defence team alleged that CCTV footage from inside the stadium, shown in court, displayed former Manchester United player Mr Keane elbowing the defendant in the face.

District Judge Angus Hamilton is expected to give his judgment from around 10am on Thursday at the same court.