Sunderland footballer Jack Diamond has appeared in court charged with rape and sexual assault.
The 23-year-old from Falstone in Fatfield, Washington, appeared before Judge Zoe Passfield at South Tyneside Magistrate's Court on Friday, May 5. Diamond, who wore a black suit and silver tie, spoke only to confirm his date of birth and address.
The court heard that the Sunderland winger had been charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault of a female aged 16 or over. The alleged offences are said to have taken place between May 6 and May 9 last year in Washington.
