The jury of seven women and five men has heard how Jamal Loza, who played for Norwich six times, has denied charges relating to the supply of the psychoactive substance between February and August 2022.

Jamar Loza (Image: Denise Bradley, Newsquest) The 31-year-old, who played for Norwich between 2013 and 2016 but who is now on the books of non-league Kettering Town, has gone on trial at Norwich Crown Court alongside Lydia Punchard, 25, who has also denied offences.

Norwich Crown Court (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest) Jurors were sent out to consider verdicts in the case at 3.34pm on Thursday (August 14) by Recorder Ruth Brander after she summed up evidence heard in the trial.

The jury was told it was under no pressure of time at all and should........

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