Micah Richards ‘grappled’ with man accused of headbutting Roy Keane, court told

Scott Law, 43, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of common assault against Mr Keane relating to an incident on September 3 last year following Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Manchester United.

The former Manchester United midfielder, who was working as a pundit for Sky Sports, was allegedly headbutted through doors at the Emirates Stadium by Law, of Waltham Abbey, Essex.

Mr Richards told Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning that he was in “disbelief” about the incident, adding that he “felt sorry for Roy” who he described as a friend.

The ex-England international said “you wouldn’t get sent off” for CCTV footage, shown in court, that Law’s defence team alleged showed Mr Keane elbowing the defendant in the face.

Mr Richards also denied accusations by Law’s defence barrister that he had claimed to see the headbutt because he was “Roy’s mate” and had become the ex-Ireland international’s “stooge” and “puppy”.

Wearing a dark navy double-breasted suit with a black shirt and tie,…