A man accused of forming a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl was cleared yesterday
John Taylor, 38, of Ormond Street, Sunderland, was said to have carried out sex acts with the girl after their friendship blossomed due to their mutual love of horses.
He denied two charges of indecent assault and one of sexual intercourse with a girl was found not guilty after a trial at Newcastle Crown Court.
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