Summary
Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with creating an indecent image of a child. Police in Nottinghamshire conducted an investigation that led to the charge, and Mr. Coote is set to appear in court.
Key Facts
- David Coote is a former Premier League referee.
- He has been charged with making an indecent image of a child.
- Nottinghamshire Police led the investigation that resulted in the charge.
- The charge involves a video file found by police in February.
- He is scheduled to appear in Nottingham Magistrates' Court.
- Coote was dismissed by the referees' body PGMOL in December 2024.
- His dismissal followed a probe into comments he allegedly made about Liverpool and its former manager.
- Mr. Coote is currently on conditional bail.
