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A 54-year-old teacher has denied having a sexual relationship with a teenage boy.
Secondary school drama teacher Jonathon Coombs is accused of emotionally blackmailing the teenager and threatening to kill himself if their relationship ended
Giving evidence at a trial at Cardiff Crown Court, Mr Coombs, from Barry, admitted buying alcohol for the boy but said he did not send him inappropriate messages.
Mr Coombs denies seven counts of sexual activity with a child by a person in a position of trust.