Preston North End defender Jordan Storey has appeared in court accused of assault and affray.

The 27-year-old is alleged to have assaulted Tomas Whatmough on January 14, 2024.

Standing in the dock today (6 January) at Preston Crown Court, Storey pleaded not guilty when faced with charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray.

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A trial is expected to last up to three days and was originally due to take place in 2026 but has been brought forward under the expedited trial scheme.

It is now scheduled to take place May 6.

Storey has been at the club since 2018, having signed from Exeter City, and last week signed a new contract running until 2028.

In a statement on the club’s official website accompanying the announcement of the deal, manager Paul Heckingbottom said: “Jordan’s a good lad as well so I’m looking forward to working with him more and seeing him continue to develop.”

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