Leeds man denies drug dealing charges as trial date set

A Leeds man has appeared in court to deny four charges of drug offences.
By The Newsroom
Published 2nd Feb 2022, 16:43 BST
Updated 2nd Feb 2022, 16:44 BST
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Samuel Bonsu, 22, of Bismark Drive in Beeston, attended Leeds Crown Court on Tuesday, February 1.

In charges relating to the 24 August, 2019, he was charged with two counts of possessing a controlled Class A drug with intent to sell.

The charges related to MDMA and cocaine.

A Leeds man has appeared in court to deny four charges of drug offences.A Leeds man has appeared in court to deny four charges of drug offences.
A Leeds man has appeared in court to deny four charges of drug offences.

He entered a not guilty plea to both charges.

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Bonsu was also charged with two counts of possessing a controlled Class B drug with intent to sell.

The charges were related to cannabis and ketamine.

He entered a not guilty plea to both charges.

Bail was granted.

Carmel Pearson appeared for the prosecution and Robin Frieze for the defence.

Judge Tom Bayliss QC set a trial date of March 29, 2023.

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