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Woman 'wanted cuddle' with Sunderland's Jack Diamond, trial hears

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A woman who alleges a footballer raped her said she went to his home for "cuddles and company".

Sunderland winger Jack Diamond, 23, denies raping and sexually assaulting the woman at his home in Fatfield, Washington, on 7 May 2022.

Newcastle Crown Court heard the pair agreed to be "friends with benefits" after matching on a dating app in 2020.

The woman, who said their friendship was "95% sex", said she went to his home for a "cuddle and company".

Under cross-examination by Mr Diamond's advocate Eleanor Laws KC, the woman, who cannot be identified, said neither of them wanted to be in a proper relationship.