Executive Summary
- Former Premier League referee David Coote arrived at Nottingham Crown Court for sentencing.
- Coote previously admitted to making an indecent image of a child in October.
- Judge Nirmal Shant is presiding over the sentencing hearing.
Former Premier League referee David Coote appeared at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday morning to face sentencing after admitting to a charge involving an indecent image of a child. Court reporters observed Coote, 43, entering the dock wearing a dark blue check suit as proceedings commenced under Judge Nirmal Shant.
The sentencing hearing follows Coote’s admission of guilt in October to the charge of making an indecent image of a child. Members of the press and public were present in the courtroom as the former official arrived to hear the judicial determination regarding his case.
Judicial Proceedings
This hearing marks the conclusion of the adjudication phase for this specific case, where the court applies sentencing guidelines to determine the appropriate penalty based on the severity of the offense and any mitigating factors. While a guilty plea has been entered in this matter, the legal framework ensures that all judicial proceedings are conducted with strict adherence to due process and statutory requirements.
