Son of footballer Trevor Francis in court charged with burglary after 'stealing Jimmy Choo shoes and jewellery from ex-England star Lee Hendrie's home'

The son of football legend Trevor Francis has appeared in court charged with burglary after he allegedly stole a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes and expensive jewellery from former England star and Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie's £1.7million home.

Appearing at Warwickshire Magistrates Court, Leamington Spa, today, 24-year-old James John Francis was committed to appear for trial at Warwick Crown Court on February 29.

Francis, who wore a smart grey suit with an expensive-looking watch, spoke only to confirm his name, age and address during the short hearing.

The youngest son of Birmingham City legend Trevor, who became Britain's first £1million player in 1979, is alleged to have stolen a string of luxury goods from a cottage at Hendrie's six-bedroom country house in leafy Rowington, Warwickshire, in July last year.    Read Full