Nile Ranger banned from Newcastle city centre

Striker Nile Ranger has been banned from Newcastle city centre by a court.

The Newcastle United striker has denied assault and assault occasioning ABH over an incident outside of a bar in August.

The 20-year-old has also denied being drunk and disorderly in a separate incident which took place in October.

"I'm concerned that without conditional bail there may be more trouble," said district judge Stephen Earl.

Ranger will appear at the city's magistrates court in January.