A FORMER London’s Burning star had sexual activity with an underage girl in a toilet and sexually assaulted another, a court heard.
John Alford, who also appeared on Grange Hill, has been accused of targeting two girls aged under 16.
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The 53-year-old – real name John Shannon – allegedly had sex with one of the girls in a garden and a toilet.
Jurors heard he also performed a sex act on another teen and was “in no doubt” both girls were underage.
Alford denies six charges – including two of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged under 16 and two of engaging in penetrative activity with a girl under 16.
The actor is also accused of assaulting a female aged 13 or over by penetration with part of body and sexual assault on a female.
St Albans Crown Court heard the alleged incidents took place on April 9, 2022.
Prosecutor Julie Whitby said dad-of-two Alford claims no sexual activity took place and that he told one of the girls “no”.
Alford first shot to fame as a teenager when he landed the role of Robbie Wright on Grange Hill.
The Glasgow-born star played the role in the seminal BBC show for five years.
He starred alongside Simone Hyams and George Christopher and took part in the anti-drugs single Just Say No.
Between 1993 and 1998, Alford appeared in long-running drama London’s Burning as Billy Ray.
He later had a role in film Mike Bassett: England Manager, Casualty and Brit flick The Hatton Garden Job.
Alford also enjoyed a short-lived pop career – with three singles reaching the UK Top 30.
These included debut single Smoke In Your Eyes, followed by Blue Moon and Only You.
Away from the screen, Alford worked as a scaffolder and minicab driver.
The trial continues.
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