Sunderland’s Johnson arrested

Sunderland and England midfielder Adam Johnson has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with an under-age girl. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis

Sunderland and England midfielder Adam Johnson has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with an under-age girl. REUTERS/Nigel Roddis

Published Mar 2, 2015

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London - Sunderland and England midfielder Adam Johnson has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with an under-age girl, the BBC reported on Monday.

“A 27-year-old man was arrested earlier today on suspicion of sexual activity with a girl under 16,” Durham Police said in a statement.

“He remains in police custody and is helping officers with their enquiries.”

British media said Sunderland had suspended Johnson, who has won 12 England caps, while police investigations were ongoing.

Reuters

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