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Ex-footballer Chris Killen admits sex attack Ex-footballer Chris Killen admits sex attack
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A former professional footballer has admitted sexually assaulting a young woman as she slept in her bed.A former professional footballer has admitted sexually assaulting a young woman as she slept in her bed.
Ex-Oldham and Celtic player Chris Killen, 35, had initially denied the offence at Manchester Crown Court, Minshull Street. Ex-Oldham Athletic and Celtic player Chris Killen, 35, had initially denied the offence at Manchester Crown Court, Minshull Street.
The court heard he was in a "stupefied state" from alcohol when he went into the spare bedroom of the house in Bury and touched the woman sexually.The court heard he was in a "stupefied state" from alcohol when he went into the spare bedroom of the house in Bury and touched the woman sexually.
He admitted the offence shortly before he was due to go on trial.He admitted the offence shortly before he was due to go on trial.
Lisa Judge, defending, said the guilty plea was made on a "specific basis" as to what Killen admitted doing, and this had been accepted by the prosecution.Lisa Judge, defending, said the guilty plea was made on a "specific basis" as to what Killen admitted doing, and this had been accepted by the prosecution.
The basis of the plea was not given in court and no further details about the sexual assault were made public.The basis of the plea was not given in court and no further details about the sexual assault were made public.
Miss Judge said Killen, of London Road, Adlington, near Macclesfield, had "no relevant" previous convictions.Miss Judge said Killen, of London Road, Adlington, near Macclesfield, had "no relevant" previous convictions.
'Serious matter''Serious matter'
Gary Woodall, prosecuting, said Killen's plea was "inconsistent" with the complainant's statement to police.Gary Woodall, prosecuting, said Killen's plea was "inconsistent" with the complainant's statement to police.
But after "lengthy discussion" Mr Woodall said the complainant had "taken the lead" and there would now not be a trial given Killen's admission of guilt.But after "lengthy discussion" Mr Woodall said the complainant had "taken the lead" and there would now not be a trial given Killen's admission of guilt.
Judge Maurice Greene adjourned the hearing for pre-sentence and psychiatric reports.Judge Maurice Greene adjourned the hearing for pre-sentence and psychiatric reports.
He gave Killen bail but added: "At the end of the day, this was a sexual assault on a sleeping young woman. It's a serious matter.He gave Killen bail but added: "At the end of the day, this was a sexual assault on a sleeping young woman. It's a serious matter.
"All sentencing options will remain open to the court.""All sentencing options will remain open to the court."
New Zealand-born Killen, who started his career with Manchester City, represented his country in the 2010 World Cup after playing for Middlesbrough and Celtic.New Zealand-born Killen, who started his career with Manchester City, represented his country in the 2010 World Cup after playing for Middlesbrough and Celtic.
His playing career also included stints at Hibernian, Norwich, Oldham Athletic, Port Vale and Wrexham.His playing career also included stints at Hibernian, Norwich, Oldham Athletic, Port Vale and Wrexham.
He will be sentenced on 1 August.He will be sentenced on 1 August.