A League One footballer in England has been charged with three counts of rape alleged to have been committed in February. Burton Albion defender William Kokolo, aged 22, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Tuesday and was granted unconditional bail until a Crown Court hearing in late September.
All three offences are alleged to have been committed in the Birmingham area on the same day. French-born Kokolo, who signed for Burton from Middlesbrough in January, has yet to enter a formal plea to the charges.A statement released by Kokolo's club said: "Burton Albion is fully aware of the charges that have been made against one of our players and the club has spoken to the player and his legal representatives."As this is an ongoing legal process, the club is unable to make any further comment until legal proceedings are concluded." Scots aristocrat accused of drug-fuelled sex attack on party guest at family mansion Plush Ayr new build home 'boarded up' after two cars torched in 'targeted' attack
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