Thorbjorn Olesen: Ryder Cup winner accused of sexual violence

Thorbjorn Olesen is five-time winner on the European Tour

Ryb Cup winner Thorbjorn Olesen appears on August 21 after indictment for sexual abuse, drunk on an airplane and common attack.

The Dane was arrested on July 29 after returning from the WGC St Jude Invitational on a flight from Nashville to London.

The police waited for the 29-year-old when the plane landed at Heathrow.

He was taken into custody and later released for investigation.

Olesen defeated three times big winner Jordan Spieth in Europe & # 39; s triumph over the United States in Paris last year.

A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "A man has been charged with an incident on an incoming flight to Heathrow Airport on Monday, July 29.

" Jacob Thorbjorn Olesen, 29, op Redcliffe Road, Kensington and Chelsea, was accused on Thursday 1 August of a mail request for sexual abuse, getting drunk on a plane and common attack.

"He will appear on Wednesday, August 21 at the Uxbridge Magistrates & # 39; Court."

Paul Morris, Olesen's lawyer, released a statement on Monday saying: "Thorbjorn fully cooperated with the police during their investigation, but although the legal proceedings are still ongoing, he unfortunately cannot Comment."