Estimated read time: Less than a minute
This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.
GUILDFORD, England (AP) — Former Premier League player Marcus Bent is facing a jail term after admitting to taking part in a fight at his home.
The former Ipswich, Everton and Charlton striker pleaded guilty at a court in Guildford, about 30 miles southwest of London, to the charge, which stemmed from an incident in September.
Judge Stephen Climie adjourned the case until next month, pending a probation report, and said "on the face of it a custodial sentence is justified."
Climie adds "whether that is the right sentence in the context of this case is not a matter I will prejudge."
The 37-year-old Bent previously entered a guilty plea to one count of possessing cocaine.
The former England under-21 player was released on unconditional bail.
Copyright © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
