Newcastle United star, Nile Ranger, to face two court hearings (From The Northern Echo)

Newcastle United star, Nile Ranger, to face two court hearings

3:35pm Monday 30th January 2012 in Tyne and Wear News

NEWCASTLE United footballer Nile Ranger will face separate hearings on assault charges and for allegedly being drunk and disorderly.

The Newcastle United striker, 20, will face assault charges at Newcastle Crown Court on February 27, following a brief hearing at Newcastle Magistrates Court.

His drunk and disorderly case was adjourned to be back before the magistrates for trial on March 21.

The north-London born footballer, who lives in Forest Hall, North Tyneside, was bailed on condition he stays outside central Newcastle's parking meter zone between 9pm and 7am, the court heard.

Rangers loan deal with Championship side Barnsley earlier this season ended when he was injured playing for the South Yorkshire side.

Ranger who wore his hair in a knot, left court with a woman aged around 20 who wore grey trousers and a pale top.