Steven Gerrard not guilty in affray court case
LIVERPOOL FC captain Steven Gerrard was this afternoon sensationally cleared of a charge of affray in a Southport night club.
A jury took just 75 minutes to unanimously find the Huyton-born midfielder not guilty of the charge, which related to a bar brawl on December 29 last year.
Judge Henry Globe told Gerrard: "You walk away from this court with your reputation intact."
Gerrard showed no emotion as the verdict was read out at Liverpool crown court, but outside he said: "Can I just say how pleased I am with today's verdict. I am glad to put this case behind me.
"I'm really looking forward to the season ahead and concentrating on my football now. I want to say a big thank you to my legal team, friends and family and everyone at Liverpool FC for supporting me."
Gerrard was flanked by LFC solicitor Richard Green and club official Owen Brown, who has accompanied Gerrard to court every day, as he spoke.
Liverpool players in Singapore during a training session heard the news immediately and, led by Jamie Carragher, linked arms and cheered, watched by several hundred fans. The fans then started singing the Liverpool captain's name.
Judge Globe had earlier directed the jury that they should only find him guilty if they are sure he used "unlawful and unnecessary violence" during the brawl.
The seven women and five men on the panel at Liverpool crown court heard three days of evidence and retired to consider their verdict at 11.30am.
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