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Paul Gascoigne charged with sexual assault after incident on train

Accused: Paul Gascoigne (Picture: Getty Images)

Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne has been charged with one count of sexual assault after an incident on a train.

British Transport Police said the former England and Tottenham star, 51, is accused of a touching a woman on a train from York to Durham.

The alleged incident happened on August 20 this year.

Gascoigne, who also played for Newcastle, Lazio and Rangers, will appear in court in December.

Gascoigne will appear in court in December (Getty Images)

A spokesman for the force said: "A man is due to appear in court next month charged in connection with the sexual assault of a woman on board a train from York to Durham.

"Paul Gascoigne, of Leicester, was charged via postal requisition with one count of sexual assault by touching, contrary to section 3 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

"The charge relates to an incident on board a train on August 20 this year.

"The 51-year-old will appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on December 11."

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