DNA from a man accused of grooming and raping a teenager, and his alleged victim, were found on a used condom in woodland near his County Durham home, a court heard.
Mark Faulds is standing trial at Teesside Crown Court, where he denies 14 charges after the teenager made a series of allegations against him.
The 41-year-old was arrested after the teenager led police to evidence, including condoms in the woods, the court heard.
Prosecutor Annelise Haugstad previously said Faulds used cigarettes, drugs and compliments as grooming behaviour before the abuse became more serious.
She added forensic experts analysed used condoms and the teenager’s underwear after she made the allegations.
Forensic expert Laura Lewis told the jury that Faulds’ DNA was found in semen on the condom.
She said traces of the teenager’s DNA were also found on the condom, but did not say this proved intercourse.
The jury heard that both their DNA traces were found on a cloth in Faulds’ bedroom.
Under cross-examination by defence lawyer Paul Cleasby, the expert said Faulds’ DNA was not found on the teenager’s underwear.
The court heard that he bought condoms before taking the teenager to woodland near his home.
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Faulds, of Oxford Street, Stanley, denies 14 charges, including rape, assault by penetration and causing a child to engage in sexual activity.
Faulds denied all the charges in police interviews, the jury heard.
The trial is expected to continue throughout the week.
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