Former Actor Accused of Sexually Abusing Two Teenage Girls at Party

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Prosecutors say John Alford, 53, had been drinking with the girls and another family friend at a property in Hertfordshire before allegedly sexually assaulting them. The alleged victims, aged 14 and 15, had been left alone with Alford after others went to bed, and he had asked them how old they were. Alford then allegedly started to kiss and touch the 14-year-old girl before having sexual intercourse with her, and is also accused of sexually assaulting the 15-year-old girl. The girls did not report the alleged assaults immediately as they had been drinking "a fair amount of vodka".

Key Takeaways:

  • John Alford, 53, is accused of four counts of sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl and two counts of sexual assault and assault by penetration on a 15-year-old girl.
  • The alleged assaults took place in the early hours of April 9, 2022, at a property in Hertfordshire where Alford had been visiting a friend after a night out at the pub.
  • The 14-year-old girl had consumed around half a bottle of vodka before the alleged incidents and said she had never had sex before that night.
  • Alford allegedly started to kiss and touch the 14-year-old girl after going outside for a cigarette, and then had sex with her twice, including once in a downstairs toilet.
  • Both girls did not report the alleged assaults immediately as they had been drinking "a fair amount of vodka".
  • Alford denies all charges and has claimed that the girls were trying to extort money from him.

Statistics:

  • The alleged assaults took place in the early hours of April 9, 2022.
  • The 14-year-old girl consumed around half a bottle of vodka before the alleged incidents.
  • Both girls did not report the alleged assaults immediately.
  • Alford is accused of four counts of sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl and two counts of sexual assault and assault by penetration on a 15-year-old girl.

Sources:

  • St Albans Crown Court (no date mentioned)
  • "John Alford, 53, accused of sex attacks on two teenage girls at party", The Telegraph (no date mentioned)
  • Police interview with the 14-year-old girl (recorded on April 12, 2022, but exact date not mentioned in text)
  • Statement provided to the force by Alford (no date mentioned)