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Former Premier League referee David Coote charged with making indecent image of child

David Coote, 43, charged with creating a Category A indecent video of a child from 2020, following investigations by Nottinghamshire Police and previous disciplinary actions.

  • David Coote has been charged with making an indecent video of a child of Category A, which is the most serious type, according to Nottinghamshire Police.
  • Coote is scheduled to appear at Nottingham Magistrates Court on September 11 for his first hearing regarding the serious charge.
  • Coote was banned by UEFA from officiating in European competitions until June 30, 2026, following derogatory comments about Jurgen Klopp.
  • In June, Coote received an eight-week ban from the Football Association for inappropriate comments.
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David Coote, who was expelled as a referee in 2024, is on parole and is due to appear in court this Thursday.

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Nottingham Post broke the news in Nottingham, United Kingdom on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.
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