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Sacked Sunderland PE teacher claims he took girl, 16, on 20 mile detour in his Audi to kill time
Andrew Turns admits having the 16-year-old in his Audi - but has denied kissing and cuddling her
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A teacher has denied sending Snapchat messages to a girl, as well as kissing her - but admits giving her a ride in his Audi (Image: ChronicleLive)
A teacher who was sacked after being caught with a teenage girl in his car faces a near three-month wait to see if he will ever be allowed back in a classroom.
Andrew Turns, from Sunderland, is fighting to save his career amid claims he kissed and cuddled the teenager during an inappropriate relationship .
Sunderland teacher sacked over claims of 16th birthday Snapchats and car trips with girl
The PE teacher is facing a three day hearing to save his teaching career over the claims, which he denied. He faced no action from Northumbria Police over the allegations.
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