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Men's Football Gascoigne charged with sexual assault

Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne was charged today with sexually assaulting a woman on board a train.

The 51-year-old Gascoigne, who has struggled with alcohol and mental-health problems, was arrested at Durham station on August 20.

British Transport Police say Gascoigne "was charged via postal requisition with one count of sexual assault by touching."

Gascoigne is to appear at a nearby court on December 11.

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