Footballer Adam Johnson appears in court to face child sex charges

England footballer Adam Johnson, 27, walked with his partner into Peterlee Magistrates’ Court where he faced three offences of sexual activity with a girl under 16 and one of grooming.

The Sunderland star held hands with Stacey Flounders as they arrived at court.

The winger was arrested in March after he was accused of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.