Sam Kerr denies using ‘whiteness as an insult’ in clash with police officer

The Matildas star tells court she was commenting on ‘power and privilege’ of PC Stephen Lovell during heated exchangeGet Guardian Australia’s breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australia and Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has denied using “whiteness as an insult” in a heated exchange with police which saw her call one officer “stupid and white”.The Matildas captain is on trial charged with causing racially aggravated harassment to PC Stephen Lovell during an incident in south-west London in the early hours of 30 January 2023. Continue reading...

Feb 6, 2025 - 15:28
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Sam Kerr denies using ‘whiteness as an insult’ in clash with police officer

The Matildas star tells court she was commenting on ‘power and privilege’ of PC Stephen Lovell during heated exchange

The Australia and Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has denied using “whiteness as an insult” in a heated exchange with police which saw her call one officer “stupid and white”.

The Matildas captain is on trial charged with causing racially aggravated harassment to PC Stephen Lovell during an incident in south-west London in the early hours of 30 January 2023. Continue reading...