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Footballer accused of blackmail | Footballer accused of blackmail |
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A 22-year-old footballer has been charged with blackmailing a Premier League player. | A 22-year-old footballer has been charged with blackmailing a Premier League player. |
Goalkeeper Ashley Timms, who is thought to be without a club, is accused of demanding £15,000 from the player. | Goalkeeper Ashley Timms, who is thought to be without a club, is accused of demanding £15,000 from the player. |
He appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Saturday charged with making an unwarranted demand for money with menaces between March and April 2008. | He appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court on Saturday charged with making an unwarranted demand for money with menaces between March and April 2008. |
Mr Timms was granted bail and the case was sent to Manchester Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on 18 April. | Mr Timms was granted bail and the case was sent to Manchester Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on 18 April. |
Magistrates made an order banning the publication of the Premier League player at the centre of the allegation. | Magistrates made an order banning the publication of the Premier League player at the centre of the allegation. |
Mr Timms, from Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, was once the goalkeeper for Manchester City's under-19 team. | Mr Timms, from Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, was once the goalkeeper for Manchester City's under-19 team. |
His most recent club was Cambridge City, where he made 15 appearances before being released last week. | His most recent club was Cambridge City, where he made 15 appearances before being released last week. |
Mr Timms, who was born in Manchester, also had trials at Bolton Wanderers, Oldham, Macclesfield and Norwich City. | |
He also had brief spells at Shrewsbury Town, Accrington Stanley and Runcorn. |
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