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A trial date has been set for ex-Liverpool FC footballer and former Wrexham manager Dean Saunders.

The former striker is charged with two counts relating to an incident in Boughton, Chester.

Saunders, 56, appeared at Chester Magistrates Court today (Friday, June 7).

He is charged with failing to provide a roadside breath test without reasonable excuse.

The 56-year-old is also charged with failing to provide a breathalyser test at Blacon Police Station.

Previously a charge of driving a motor vehicle dangerously on the A51 Tarvin Road was added by the Crown Prosecution Service, but this was discontinued today during proceedings.

The trial will be heard before District Judge Nicholas Sanders.

Saunders will be represented by Conor Johnstone of MAJ Law.

The trial will take place on the morning of August 28 this year at Chester Magistrates Court.