Gazza 'racist joke': Paul Gascoigne denies racially aggravated abuse at Wolverhampton Civic Hall
Paul Gascoigne will stand trial in September after appearing in court over a racist comment he allegedly made at Wolverhampton Civic Hall.
The former England star pleaded not guilty to a charge of racially aggravated harassment during a hearing at Dudley Magistrates Court today.
Gazza arrived at court dressed in a dark suit and spoke to confirm his name, address and date of birth.
Gazza appears in court - As it happened
The Crown Prosecution Service decided to press charges following a complaint about the former footballer's conduct during his 'Evening with Gazza' show on November 30 last year.
The comment was allegedly made in reference to a security guard.
He arrived to a media scrum outside the court and stopped to sign autographs for fans on his way in.
After pleading not guilty to the charge, Gascoigne is now due to face a one-day trial in Dudley on September 19.
The Crown Prosecution Service had initially decided that Gascoigne should not be prosecuted over the incident, but it was announced earlier this month that he would face court.
