Beckham denies speeding charge

 David Beckham has denied speeding after his Bentley was clocked at almost 20mph above the speed limit.

The former England footballer, 43, has denied one offence of speeding after his £200,000 Bentley was recorded doing 59mph in a 40mph zone on the A40 flyover in Paddington, London, on Jan 23. He was due to appear at Lavender Hill magistrates’ court yesterday but did not attend in person. The hearing was administrative only.

The trial will be heard at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court next month, where Mr Beckham is again not expected to appear in person.

According to the charge sheet, Mr Beckham sent his not guilty plea by post on Aug 17.