Another Harrogate Player Is Accused Rape And Sexual Assault.
Harrogate Town player Jack Diamond has been cleared of rape and sexual assault.
Mr Diamond, 23, was found not guilty on both charges by a jury at Newcastle Crown Court this afternoon.
He was charged by Northumbria Police in March last year.
Mr Diamond, of Washington, had his loan spell at Lincoln City terminated at the time of the charges. His parent club Sunderland also suspended him pending the outcome of judicial proceedings.
A statement from Sunderland following the verdict said.
Sunderland AFC notes the verdict from Newcastle Crown Court today, where a jury has found Jack Diamond not guilty of all charges.
“Following the conclusion of the judicial process, Jack will now return to the Academy of Light and resume footballing activity.
“SAFC will be making no further comment at this time.
Mr Diamond played for Harrogate on loan during their National League campaign in 2019-20, scoring one of the goals at Wembley that earned promotion to the English Football League for the first time ever.
He returned to the club on loan during the 2021-22 season in League Two of the English Football League.
In his two loan spells, he scored 16 goals in 66 appearances