Bouncer appears in court accused of biting Hibs star

A bouncer has appeared in court after he was accused of biting Hibs forward Jason Cummings.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Aug 2016, 14:11 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2016, 16:28 BST
Jason Cummings scores v Rangers. Picture; Neil HannaJason Cummings scores v Rangers. Picture; Neil Hanna
Jason Cummings scores v Rangers. Picture; Neil Hanna

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The incident occurred as Cummings and his team mates celebrated their historic Scottish Cup Final victory.

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Harris Zahid from Drylaw denied assaulting the Hibs star when he celebrated at the VIP lounge in an Edinburgh nightclub.

Cummings v Falkirk. Picture; Neil HannaCummings v Falkirk. Picture; Neil Hanna
Cummings v Falkirk. Picture; Neil Hanna

A police spokeman confirmed: “A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an assault at Shanghai on George Street, which took place in May 2016. He appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on 10 August.”