Teenage girl describes meeting Adam Johnson as court case continues
Monday 15 February 2016 21:56, UK
A teenage girl has described meeting Adam Johnson for a "thank you kiss and more" after he signed football shirts for her, a court heard on Monday.
The girl's account was given to police and the video recording of the interview was played at the former Sunderland player's trial at Bradford Crown Court.
The 28-year-old denies two counts of sexual activity with the girl, who was 15 years old at the time of the alleged incident.
The jury watched the girl's police interview during which she described how Johnson was her favourite player.
The girl said that, after exchanging messages, she first met up with Johnson on January 17 last year when he signed two Sunderland shirts for her.
She then explained how the player continued to message her, talking about getting a "thank you kiss".
Last week, the jury heard how Johnson, of Castle Eden, Co. Durham, has admitted one count of sexual activity with a child and another of meeting a child following grooming.
He denies two further counts of sexual activity with a child, which prosecutors have described as "more serious".
Johnson sat in the dock watching the girl give her account on two large video screens in the court.
The case continues. For full details follow the latest report on Sky News
