Amir Khan cleared of driving charge

Updated 16.58 Tue Oct 23 2007
Keywords: Amir Khan

Boxer Amir Khan has been cleared of dangerous driving by a jury at Bolton Crown Court.

The charge related to an incident in which he sped through a red light and knocked down a pedestrian on a pelican crossing.

The charge related to an incident in which he sped through a red light and knocked down a pedestrian on a pelican crossing

The world lightweight title hopeful reached a top speed of 47mph as he went through traffic lights in the wrong lane in Bradshawgate, Bolton.

Under cross-examination, Khan, 20, admitted his driving was careless but he refused to accept it was dangerous.

Geoffrey Hatton, 55, suffered a broken leg when he was hit by Khan's BMW 6 series convertible on March 2 last year.

The jury at Bolton Crown Court agreed with Khan's argument that his driving was careless but not dangerous.

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