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Last Updated: Wednesday, 17 December, 2003, 11:21 GMT
Footballer in court on rape charge
Leeds United footballer Jody Morris has appeared in court accused of raping a 20-year-old woman.

The 24-year-old midfielder is charged with raping the woman along with Kristofer Dickie, 26, of Fulham, London.

Mr Morris, of Wellington Street, Leeds, spoke only to confirm his name in the brief appearance at Leeds Crown Court.

Both men were given conditional bail to appear in court for a plea and directions hearing on 10 March.




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