Justin Lee Collins denies harassing former girlfriend

A JURY has been sworn in for the trial of Bristol-born comedian Justin Lee Collins, who is accused of harassing his former girlfriend.

The 38-year-old denies putting ex-partner Anna Larke "in fear of violence" between January and August last year.

A jury of nine women and three men was sworn in at St Albans Crown Court yesterday afternoon.

Collins, who now lives in Kew, south west London, denies a charge of putting a person in fear of violence by harassment.

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The jury was warned by Judge John Plumstead not to research the defendant, or to discuss the case, before the prosecution opens its case tomorrow morning.

Collins was granted conditional bail.