Complex sentence: On 25 January 2016, Richard appeared at the Old Bailey, where he admitted sexual activity did occur with the child but claimed it was consensual, believing her to be at least 16 at the time.
Split into simpler sentences: On 25 January 2016, Richard appeared at the Old Bailey. He admits sexual activity did occur with the child, but claims it was consensual and he believed she was at least 16 at the time.