English footballer Adam Johnson has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with a girl under the age of 16. Johnson, who currently plays for Sunderland A.F.C. , was arrested yesterday morning at his home. Durham Police confirmed they had arrested a "27-year-old man [...] on suspicion of sexual activity with a girl under 16."
A neighbour of Johnson's spoke to The Sun newspaper about the arrest. They said "All the main activity was between 9.15am and 9.35am. Three undercover cars and a scenes of crime van arrived. As far as I know he lives there with his girlfriend".
He was due to travel with his club to face Hull on Tuesday night in the English Premier League. However since the news of his arrest broke Sunderland AFC have released a statement confirming his suspension. The club said "Sunderland AFC has confirmed Adam Johnson has been suspended from the club, pending the outcome of a police investigation."
Johnson has made 105 appearances for Sunderland having previously played for Middlesbrough, Leeds United, and Manchester City. He has represented England on 12 occasions and scored two goals for the national team. He last played for the England National Team in 2012.
Sources
- Adam Johnson bailed — Sky Sports, March 2, 2015
- Adam Johnson arrested on suspicion of sex with girl, 15 — BBC News Online, March 2, 2015
- Craig Hope, Christian Gysin, and Mario Ledwith. Adam Johnson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of having sex with 15-year-old girl as Sunderland suspend England star — Mail Online, March 2, 2015
- Gary Welford. Sunderland footballer Adam Johnson arrested over sex allegation involving under-age girl — Sunderland Echo, March 2, 2015
- Adam Johnson biography — Sky Sports, March 2, 2015
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Originally published by Wikinews on March 3, 2015. Original author: Wikinews.
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