Chris Dawson trial: Accuser told high school friends teacher Dawson 'wants to marry me'

Teacher Chris Dawson told a Year 11 student he loved her and would look after her, a court has been told.

Chris Dawson, pictured outside the Supreme Court last year, has been charged with unlawful sex with a 16-year-old. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Hello and welcome to coverage of Chris Dawson's carnal knowledge trial. The convicted murderer faces allegations he had unlawful sex with a 16-year-old in 1980, when he was her teacher. Live coverage has now ended, recap the day's key events below