Sunderland and England international Adam Johnson has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of having sex with a girl under the age of 16. There are few details at this point, but here's what we know.
Adam Johnson arrested for suspicion of having sex with underage girl
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The Telegraph reported earlier on Monday that three unmarked police cars and a van arrived at an unidentified player’s home this morning to question him in connection with the allegations. Police said that a 27-year-old man was taken into custody, but declined to name him.
Shortly afterwards, the player’s name was released and reported by various sources, including Sky Sports News.
BREAKING: Adam Johnson arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a girl under the age of 16 #SSNHQ
— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) March 2, 2015 Sky Sports is also reporting that Johnson remains in police custody and is cooperating with their investigation. Pending the outcome of the investigation, Johnson has been suspended by Sunderland, and has since been bailed.
Sunderland player Adam Johnson released on bail "pending ongoing investigations" after arrest on suspicion of sexual assault of 15y/o girl
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