Promotions company linked to Adam Johnson ordered to wind down by judge over £65,000 tax bill

Tax bill: A company linked to footballer Adam Johnson has been ordered to be wound up by a judge
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Fiona Simpson14 February 2017
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A promotions company linked to jailed footballer Adam Johnson has been wound up by a specialist judge after tax officials said they were owed £65,000.

Johnson, 29, was locked-up for six-years in March last year after being convicted of engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl following a trial at Bradford Crown Court.

The former Manchester City and Sunderland winger had admitted kissing the girl, but denied any further sexual activity.

His parents are listed as secretary and director of Adam Johnson Promotions on company records.

Lawyers representing HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) had asked for the company to be wound up, because £65,000 tax was owed, at a hearing in the Bankruptcy and Companies Court in London on Monday.

Registrar Nicholas Briggs, a specialist judge, granted their application.

The company was not represented at the hearing and no one opposed HMRC's application.

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