Paul Gascoigne: England and Tottenham legend pleads innocence after being charged with sexual assault

Paul Gascoigne: England and Tottenham legend pleads innocence after being charged with sexual assault
Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has been charged with one count of sexual assault following an incident on a train in August.The 51-year-old has been accused of inappropriate touching during a journey from York to Durham, British Transport Police have revealed.2

Gascoigne has been charged with one count of sexual assault by touching

Gascoigne took to Twitter to plead his innocence in posts which have since been deleted, claiming he did nothing wrong and the police who arrested him asked for ‘selfies and an autograph’.He wrote: “Hi as u know ive been charged with a sexual assault from 4 mths ago plus the police who charged me asked me for selfies & an autograph? Why if I did wrong ok I’m sticking up 4 myself my manager SHANE said say nothing leave it 2 the lawyers no I’m my own lawyer I did f*** all wrong.”A further entry on Twitter claimed that when officers had been to visit him in Newcastle to talk about the case they had “asked for a selfie”. He said: “I suppose there only doing there job but deep inside I’m hurting”.A final Tweet read: “Ok I’m crying my eyes out last tweet I will f****** guarantee YOU’S I DO NOT ACCUSE ABUSE OR USE WOMEN IVE SOOOO MUCH RESPECT FOR WOMEN AND MYSELF X BIG HUGS FROM GAZZA OH INFACT I BETTER NOT SAY THAT.”Gazza also posted on his Facebook page, writing: “I deny this offence but on the advice of my legal team I will not comment any further at this stage.”2 A spokeswoman for BTP said: “A man is due to appear in court next month charged in connection with the sexual assault of a woman on board a train from York to Durham.“Paul Gascoigne, of Amy Street, Leicester, was charged via postal requisition with one count of sexual assault by touching, contrary to Section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.“The charge relates to an incident on board a train on August 20 this year.”

Gascoigne's personal struggles

October 1998: Admitted to hospital and starts therapy afer drinking 32 shots of whisky on night outSeptember 2008: Sectioned under the Mental Health Act after overdosing on alcohol and drugsFebruary 2010: Arrested for a disturbance outside a takeawayMarch 2010: Charged with drunk driving, driving without a license and driving without insuranceJuly 2010: Appears on the scene of stand-off between police and fugitive Raoul MoatJuly 2013: Arrested for assaulting a railway security guardOctober 2014: Police called to his home after a drink bingeJanuary 2017: Enters rehab again in a serious effort to stay ‘alcohol free’  The former Newcastle, Tottenham, Lazio and Rangers man will appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court on December 11.Gascoigne, who shot to fame at the 1990 World Cup and made 57 appearances for England, has been fighting an alcohol addiction for the last 20 years.The charge is the latest in a string of scandals which have come to dominate his private life.

---

Premier League: Leicester edge past Brighton as Brendan

---

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will be desperate for a return to winning ways in the Premier League as his side take on Southampton. The Red Devils stumbled to a 0-0 draw with Crystal
Predicted Man United line-up to face Southampton in the

---

Manchester United travel to Southampton in Saturday's evening Premier League kickoff. Our top four chances are starting to slip away after being held 0-0 at home by Crystal Palace last weekend. Anything less than three points this weekend as Jose Mourinho can forget about ending the year in the Champions League places.
3-5-1-1: Southampton predicted XI to face Man Utd

---

Norwich vs Ipswich LIVE on talkSPORT 2: Full commentary and free stream for the East Anglian derby All the information you need to catch the big game at Carrow Road By Marc Williams
Norwich vs Blackburn live on talkSPORT 2: Full commentary

---

Transfer News LIVE: Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool gossip plus Paul Pogba latest. Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool will be looking to bolster their squads after confirming their retained lists
ChelseaNews.com | Latest Chelsea News and Transfers

---

SPYGATE Dean Saunders voices disapproval of Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa's 'spy' tactics and says: 'Even managers in non-league do that analysis'
Sheffield United boss struck McGOLDrick and now ex-Ipswich

---

'When did Fabian Delph become Andres Iniesta?' - England fans

---

Despite all this, Arsenal fan Piers Morgan still felt he had to come out on talkSPORT this week and slate Spurs gaffer Pochettino as overrated. Morgan said (talkSPORT): "I only say 'Pok-ettino
6-month-old baby spent days in motel room with dead parents

---

The Premier League sides who have received the most bookings for diving this season including Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea Acts of simulation in football have, unfortunately, become institutionalised as teams seek any possible method to get ahead.
Chelsea players have received the highest booking for diving

---

Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd medical TODAY, £71m Liverpool bid, Arsenal, Chelsea gossip TRANSFER NEWS LIVE - All the latest updates and gossip from the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and
Transfer News: Completed Signings, Loan Deals and Gossip

---

In the inaugural season of the Premier League Manchester United finished 10 points clear of Aston Villa to win their first league championship in over 26 years. The club successfully retained the title in 1993-94, leading the table after beating Aston Villa 2-1 in the third gameweek.
Premier League Table - Football - BBC Sport

---