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A former Scotland Yard commander accused of corruption over a scuffle in a restaurant will stand trial later this year.

Ali Dizaei, 48, appeared in court today to deny charges of misconduct in a public office and perverting the course of justice.

His trial, on a date to be fixed, is expected to last up to six weeks.

The prosecution follows an investigation by officials from the Independent Police Complaints Commission.

The charges are linked to an incident outside the Persian Yas restaurant inKensington, west London, on July 18 2008.

Iranian-born Dizaei, who was wearing his uniform on the date in question, arrested businessman  >>>