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Girl ‘felt absolutely sick’ after alleged sexual assault by actor Alford – court

A 15-year-old girl said she “felt absolutely sick” and had a breakdown after former London’s Burning actor John Alford sexually assaulted her, a court has heard. The 53-year-old is accused of four counts of sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl ...

27 Aug 2025 at 17:59

Actor John Alford told police sex assault claims were a ‘set-up’, court hears

Former London’s Burning actor John Alford told police that allegations he had sexually abused two teenage girls were “scandalous” and a “set-up”, a court has heard. The 53-year-old is accused of four counts of sexual activity with a 14-year-old ...

01 Sept 2025 at 16:52

Actor John Alford found guilty of sexually assaulting two teenage girls

Former London’s Burning actor John Alford has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old and 15-year-old girl during a party at a friend’s home. The 53-year-old was charged with four counts of sexual activity with the younger girl ...

05 Sept 2025 at 20:24

London’s Burning star John Alford to stand trial accused of sexual offences

Former London’s Burning actor John Alford is facing a trial charged with sex offences involving a girl aged under 16. The 52-year-old, who rose to fame in Grange Hill, is charged under his real name John Shannon. Alford, of Holloway, north ...

18 Jul 2024 at 11:49

Trial of former London’s Burning actor accused of sex offences set for next year

The trial of former London’s Burning actor John Alford, who has been charged with sex offences involving two alleged victims, has been set for next year. The 53-year-old, who first found fame in Grange Hill, is accused of four counts of ...

06 Dec 2024 at 14:36

Trial of former London’s Burning actor for sex offences delayed

The trial of former London’s Burning actor John Alford for sex offences involving two alleged victims has been delayed. The 53-year-old, who first found fame in Grange Hill, is accused of four counts of sexual activity with a child, ...

02 Dec 2024 at 18:04

Actor John Alford jailed after sexually assaulting girls aged 14 and 15

Former London’s Burning actor John Alford has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting two teenage girls during a party at a friend’s home. The 54-year-old was found guilty of four ...

14 Jan 2026 at 17:26

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