Former Saints footballer cleared of assault

Celticmatch and thathe had five pints of beer throughout the day before he went onhis own tothe chip shop.

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He claimed that he came across his alleged victim and her friend who he didnot know.

Rooney stated that he believed they were attempting to skip the queue while he wasahead of themandhe puthisarm outto stop them.

Rooney claimed the girl had kicked him and he had “accidentally” kicked herback, arguingitwasareflex to having been badly hurt himself.

‘The court also heard how he denied making derogatory and homophobic remarks to the girl's friend in the chip shop.

He was accused of saying “I*** off, gay boy” which he refuted.

Rooney claimed that he called Mr Hassana “gimp”