STAR CASE

Ex-London’s Burning actor John Alford to appear in court over ‘child sex offences’

Star also allegedly sexually assaulted a second female

John Alford has been charged with a string of serious sex offences

A FORMER London’s Burning star accused of child sex offences will appear in court.

John Alford, who also appeared on Grange Hill, has been accused of targeting a girl aged under 16.

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John Alford, pictured at a previous court hearing, is charged with child sex offences

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The star appeared on London’s Burning

The 53-year-old – real name John Shannon – is also charged with sexually assaulting a second female.

The dad-of-two previously pleaded not guilty to four counts of sexual activity with a child.

He has also denied one count of sexual assault and another of sexual assault by penetration relating to the second complainant.

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.

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Alford as Grange Hill’s Robbie, left, with George Christopher as Ziggy

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Alford appeared as Billy Ray on London’s Burning
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