Sam Kerr Claims Police Discrimination in Court

Chelsea striker Sam Kerr testified in court that she was treated differently by police officers due to 'the colour of my skin' after a distressing incident involving a taxi driver on January 30, 2023. Kerr, who is on trial for allegedly causing racially aggravated harassment, described feeling 'terrified for my life' during the taxi ride, which she and her partner Kristie Mewis perceived as 'dangerous'. After the driver took them to Twickenham police station, Kerr claimed that she was verbally abusive towards police officer PC Stephen Lovell, calling him 'stupid and white' due to his accusations and treatment. She asserted that Lovell's behavior suggested racial bias, asserting that he accused her of lying and arrested her for criminal damage, despite Mewis admitting responsibility for damaging the taxi. Kerr expressed regret for her choice of words but maintained that her feelings about the treatment were valid. The trial continues as the jury deliberates on the evidence presented.