South Yorkshire cop accused of attacking 16-year-old boy after Sheffield Wednesday v Barnsley match

A South Yorkshire police officer accused of beating a 16-year-old boy following a football match in Barnsley is to face the crown court in January.
By Tim Cunningham
Published 30th Dec 2020, 11:51 BST
Updated 30th Dec 2020, 19:00 BST
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Pc William Sampson is charged with unlawful and malicious wounding over the incident on Midland Street, in Barnsley town centre, in February.

The incident followed the Barnsley v Sheffield Wednesday match.

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Pc Sampson, 26, was scheduled to appear before Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday, December 30.

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But the hearing has now been postponed to January 18.

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