Ryder Cup golfer Olesen in court for indictment for sexual violence

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Thorbjorn Olesen appeared before Uxbridge magistrates on Wednesday

The Danish golfer Thorbjorn Olesen has been indicted in court for sexual violence and getting drunk on an airplane.

The 29-year-old Ryder Cup winner has also been accused of beating assault.

Mr. Olesen, from Chelsea, South West London, was arrested after returning from the WGC-FedEx St Jude Invitational on a flight from Nashville to London.

He indicated that he would plead not to be guilty when he appeared on Uxbridge. Magistrates & Court on Wednesday

Olesen received unconditional bail and will appear on September 18 at the Crown Court in Isleworth.