Jesse Lingard gives evidence at grandfather’s sexual assault trial

The 86-year-old is accused of historic sexual assaults against a complainant who has alleged he abused her from the age of five

Former Manchester United footballer Jesse Lingard (Martin Rickett/PA)

Footballer Jesse Lingard has told his grandfather’s sexual assault trial he would have “cut ties” with him if he had been aware of any allegations.

The player flew in from South Korea, where plays for FC Seoul, to appear at Liverpool Crown Court as a defence witness in the trial of Kenneth Lingard.