Adam Johnson in new appeal over under-age sex conviction and sentence

Johnson had a previous application for leave to appeal refused by a single judge in July.

Disgraced former footballer Adam Johnson has launched a fresh appeal against his six-year sentence for grooming and engaging in sexual activity with a besotted teenage fan.

The 29-year-old was jailed in March last year after being convicted of sexual activity with a 15-year-old following a trial at Bradford Crown Court.