ARSENAL star Reiss Nelson is facing trial after his dog allegedly attacked a massage therapist.
Saeid Motaali was at the 23-year-old footballer’s home in North London when the horror unfolded.
It is alleged he was left injured by pooch Tiago on December 2, 2020.
The Crown Prosecution Service told The Sun Online Nelson is now facing trial on September 4 at Harrow Crown Court.
He is charged with being in charge of a dog which caused injury while dangerously out of control.
The forward denied the charge at a previous hearing in October last year, Mail Online reports.
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It is not clear what breed of dog Tiago is with the star previously sharing a picture of a French bulldog-style animal on his Instagram.
Nelson has seen limited game time this season after failing to earn a regular spot with the current Premier League toppers.
Despite this, he has still managed to impress while on the pitch.
The scored twice in Arsenal’s 5-0 win against Nottingham Forest and grabbed a last-gasp winner last month to help the Gunners’ beat Bournemouth 3-2.
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He has made 59 appearances for Arsenal in total, scoring seven goals and providing seven assists.
The Londoner will be available on a free transfer in the summer with Brighton and Nice already showing interest.
But Nelson, who joined Arsenal as a nine year old, has made it clear he is keen to stay with the club.
The Sun Online has contacted Arsenal and Nelson’s rep for comment.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
