Footballer Adam Johnson's messages to girl 'grooming in its purest form'

The 28-year-old has admitted grooming and kissing the girl but denies that further sex acts took place.

Footballer Adam Johnson's messages to girl 'grooming in its purest form'
Fri, 26 Feb, 2016 - 14:18

England footballer Adam Johnson manipulated a 15-year-old girl for sexual activity in a case of "grooming in its purest form", a court has heard.

Johnson is on trial at Bradford Crown Court accused of sexual activity with the teenage Sunderland FC fan.

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