Off the PitchMirror FootballUnverified source· 11 Sept 2026
Mendez-Laing denies assault charge, trial set for January
The MK Dons winger appeared in court on crutches to deny assaulting his wife at their Staffordshire home.
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player
Who
Nathaniel Mendez-Laing
Charge
Assault by beating
Plea
Denied
Court
Cannock Magistrates'
Trial
Next January
What happened. MK Dons player Nathaniel Mendez-Laing appeared at Cannock Magistrates' Court, where he denied one count of assault by beating against his wife, Saira Mendez-Laing. The alleged incident took place at their home in Shenstone, Staffordshire, in June.
- He was arrested and charged after police were called to the house.
- The Crown Prosecution Service authorised charges in August.
- He was granted conditional bail and will stand trial next January.
The 34-year-old former Cardiff City player, who arrived on crutches, will face trial next January after being released on conditional bail.
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