Adam Johnson loses appeal against child sex conviction

Soccer player Adam Johnson has lost an appeal against his conviction for child sex offences, according to his sister.

The winger’s sister Faye posted a message on Twitter, which said: “Absolutely devastated that the single judge has rejected my brother’s appeal against sentence and conviction.

“But I can assure every supporter that it has made me stronger and I will never give up.”

Former England star Johnson was jailed for six years for engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old fan.

The 28-year-old's trial at Bradford Crown Court heard that he had kissed and touched the girl in his Range Rover in a secluded spot in Durham.

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