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Olimpia ZagnatBBC News, Nottingham
Jacob King/PA Wire
David Coote appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Thursday
Former Premier League referee David Coote has pleaded not guilty to a charge of making an indecent image of a child.
The 43-year-old was charged following an investigation by Nottinghamshire Police.
The force said the allegation related to a video file recovered by officers in February.
Ex-official Mr Coote, of Woodhill Road in Collingham, Nottinghamshire, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
He was granted conditional bail and is due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on 9 October.
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