Cops have enough evidence to charge player, says lawyer

A LEADING lawyer has claimed police have enough evidence to charge the Slavia Prague player accused of racially abusing Glen Kamara.

The Rangers star’s solicitor Aamer Anwar reckons officers can step up their probe into Ondrej Kudela without having to speak to the Czech defender. Kamara has accused the 34-year-old of calling him a “f***ing monkey” during a Europa League clash at Ibrox Stadium earlier this month and police are currently probing the claims. Slavia have denied the allegations and instead submitted a separate claim that their player was assaulted inside the stadium. This is also being investigated by officers. Speaking to TalkSport, Mr Anwar said: “We’re very much expecting him to be charged.

“Obviously he was playing in Cardiff last night. Many people were expecting him to be questioned but statements have been taken from witnesses.

“The police have collated the CCTV and have spoken to corroborating witnesses, including Mr [Bongani] Zungu, who heard what happened.

“So on the Scots Law, I suspect very much that what we have is what’s called ‘sufficiency of evidence’ to charge Mr Kudela without requiring to speak to him.”

In a statement today, Slavia again denied the claims and accused Rangers of “escalating biased pressure” on European football’s governing body, who are also investigating the incidents in Glasgow.

The club’s officials said: “Slavia demands the halt of escalating biased pressure on UEFA and police officials regarding the investigated incidents reported during 2020/21 UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match between Rangers FC and SK Slavia Praha (Prague).”