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Eleanor Barlow

Grandfather of Jesse Lingard tells court he was not an ‘ogre’

Kenneth Lingard, 86, the grandfather of former Manchester United footballer Jesse Lingard, arrives at Liverpool Crown Court (Danny Lawson/PA) - (PA Wire)

The grandfather of footballer Jesse Lingard has told a court he was not an “ogre” as he denied allegations of historical sexual assault.

Kenneth Lingard gave evidence in his trial at Liverpool Crown Court on Wednesday.

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