Former Darlington FC chairman George Reynolds faces trial accused of breaching restraining order against councillor

The former chairman of Hartlepool United’s rivals Darlington Football Club is facing a trial over allegations of witness intimidation and breaching a restraining order.
By Mark Payne
Published 22nd Sep 2020, 07:00 BST
George Reynolds is due to stand trial in March 2021.George Reynolds is due to stand trial in March 2021.
George Reynolds is due to stand trial in March 2021.

George Reynolds, 84, appeared at Teesside Crown Court on Monday, September 21, where a date for the case was fixed.

He faces two allegations of breaching a restraining order and one count of witness intimidation.

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Reynolds was made the subject of the restraining order last September following his conviction for harassing a Durham County Councillor who had objected to a planning application by him.

It is understood the alleged breaches relate to comments which he is said to have posted on Facebook.

He denies the allegations and the judge fixed the trial for March 8 next year at Durham Crown Court.

Judge Singh told Reynold’s of Monument Court, Durham: “As you know the offences that you are facing are serious and they do carry a custodial sentence.”

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