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A former Portsmouth Football Club goalkeeper has been cleared of assaulting his girlfriend.A former Portsmouth Football Club goalkeeper has been cleared of assaulting his girlfriend.
Alan Knight denied punching 25-year-old Kerry Dolan in his pick-up truck in Southsea, Hampshire, before dragging her out and attacking her again.Alan Knight denied punching 25-year-old Kerry Dolan in his pick-up truck in Southsea, Hampshire, before dragging her out and attacking her again.
He was found not guilty at Portsmouth Magistrates Court.He was found not guilty at Portsmouth Magistrates Court.
Mr Knight was charged with assault after a passer-by saw the pair arguing on 13 August and called the police. But Ms Dolan did not make a complaint.Mr Knight was charged with assault after a passer-by saw the pair arguing on 13 August and called the police. But Ms Dolan did not make a complaint.
Neither did she make a formal statement to police.Neither did she make a formal statement to police.
Speaking outside court, Knight, of Hazleton Way, Waterlooville, Hampshire, said: "I am glad to say it is all over. It has been a tough few months. Speaking outside court, Mr Knight, of Hazleton Way, Waterlooville, Hampshire, said: "I am glad to say it is all over. It has been a tough few months.
"I would like to thank all my friends and family who have stood by me and I wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year - let's get on with life.""I would like to thank all my friends and family who have stood by me and I wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy new year - let's get on with life."