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Former Chelsea striker Dixon sees drugs charge dropped

Former Chelsea striker Kerry Dixon has been informed a drugs charge against him will be dropped.

The Daily Mail reports the 52-year-old was arrested in May and charged with the possession of cocaine after a police raid on his home.

Dixon made his first appearance at Luton Crown Court on Tuesday and was informed that the prosecution was dropping the case against him.

Dixon played more than 400 games for Chelsea, scoring 193 goals as well as earning eight caps for England.

Outside the court, Dixon said: "I always knew the charge would be dropped."

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