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Arsenal star Mesut Ozil’s security guard 'threatened by two men outside mansion'

Salaman Ekinci and Ferhat Ercun both deny using threatening behaviour against a guard at Mesut Ozil's home in London


Posted Saturday, September 07, 2019 by Thesun.co.uk

Two men appeared in court after allegedly intimidating a security guard outside the house of Arsenal footballer and World Cup winner Mesut Ozil.

Salaman Ekinci and Ferhat Ercun, both 27, deny the charges of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner against Kemil Sezer outside the Premier League star's home intending to cause him alarm or distress, Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court heard on Friday.

The pair were charged on August 9 under the Public Order Act 1986 following the alleged incident in, Highgate, north London, on August 8.

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil’s security guard 'threatened by two men outside mansion'
Salaman Ekinci (left) and Ferhat Ercun at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court (Image: PA)

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil’s security guard 'threatened by two men outside mansion'
Mesut Ozil has not yet started for Arsenal this season (Image: Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

Prosecutor Valerie Benjamin said: "The employer of the complainant is a Premier League footballer.

"The complainant is one of two security guards guarding the property.

"It's alleged the two defendants approached and were verbally abusive, making threats toward them."

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil’s security guard 'threatened by two men outside mansion'
Ferhat Ercun is charged with allegedly intimidating a security guard outside Ozil's house (Image: PA)

Arsenal star Mesut Ozil’s security guard 'threatened by two men outside mansion'
Salaman Ekinci arrives at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court (Image: PA)

The pair then allegedly left and came back before police were called, Ms Benjamin said.

Ekinci, of Tottenham, and Ercun, of Highgate, north London, were bailed to appear before the same court on November 6 for trial.

Ozil, 30, the club's £300,000-per-week midfielder, was left out of Arsenal's squad for the Premier League opener at Newcastle on August 11 following the alleged incident.

He has not played for Arsenal this season, but has featured on the bench.

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