Sunderland forward denies child sex charges

Sunderland forward Adam Johnson has denied the child sex charges brought against him.

The England International appeared in Durham Crown Court to deny the three counts of sexual activity with a child under 16 and another charge of grooming.

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The three counts of sexual activity relate to a single night in January at two locations in County Durham, while the grooming offence was said to have happened between December and February.