Olympic diver Blake Aldridge charged with assault and theft (From Your Local Guardian)

Olympic diver Blake Aldridge charged with assault and theft

10:36am Friday 19th March 2010 in

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Olympic diver Blake Aldridge has been charged with shoplifting and assault.

Norbury-born Aldridge, 27, of Shirley Road, Beckenham, was arrested in Tesco, Elmers End, on February 19 after allegedly stealing booze and hitting a security guard.

The athlete, who partnered 14-year-old Tom Daley at the Beijing Olympics, appeared at Camberwell Magistrates’ Court via a video link from Bromley police station yesterday afternoon.

He has been bailed to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on April 28.