Man appears in court accused of homophobic abuse of comedian Matt Lucas

Man appears in court accused of homophobic abuse of comedian Matt Lucas
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Man appears in court accused of homophobic abuse of comedian Matt Lucas
Author: Ellie Crabbe
Published: Jan, 02 2025 12:45

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Man appears in court accused of homophobic abuse of comedian Matt Lucas A man has appeared in court accused of verbally abusing Matt Lucas while the comedian was on his way to a football match.

Ayub Dirie, 32, is alleged to have used homophobic language towards Lucas, who was heading to the Emirates Stadium to see Arsenal take on Liverpool on October 27 2024 in Islington, north London.

Dirie, who wore a black coat in the dock, was also charged with racially aggravated harassment and using abusive words towards two police officers.

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