David Coote on the day of a previous court hearing (Image: © 2025 PA Media, All Rights Reserved)

The sentencing of ex-Premier League referee David Coote regarding a child abuse video discovered on his device has been postponed until next month. Coote, 43, admitted to making an indecent image of a child during an October court hearing, after police uncovered a category A video — the most severe classification.

He was expected to face sentencing at Nottingham Crown Court today, Thursday, December 11, however proceedings were adjourned until January 8 due to his barrister's unavailability on medical grounds.

Judge Nirmal Shant KC stated she was "simply not prepared" to proceed with sentencing should his legal representative participate via video-link.

Coote, who lives on Woodhill R

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