Footballer Robert “Bobby” Grant, who is accused of using a racist slur towards a Daggers defender during a game, is due to have his case tried next month.
The 22-year-old striker denies racially aggravated intentional harassment against Dagenham and Redbridge FC’s Gavin Hoyte during a league match, which took place on the club’s anti-racism day earlier this year.
The Rochdale AFC player had previously pleaded not guilty to the charge at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on April 18 and opted to be tried by a judge and jury.
Last Thursday (May 30), he attended the court again to hear he is now due to appear at Snaresbrook Crown Court on July 15 for a plea and case management hearing.
Grant, of Enstone Avenue, Liverpool, remained silent throughout the brief hearing at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court.
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