England winger Adam Johnson has been suspended by Sunderland as police look into alleged sexual activity with an underage girl.
Sunderland have suspended England winger Adam Johnson after he was arrested on suspicion of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.
The Premier League club confirmed on Monday that Johnson would not play for them while a police investigation is ongoing, shortly after reports first emerged that he had been taken into custody.
A club statement said: “Sunderland AFC has confirmed that Adam Johnson has been suspended from the club, pending the outcome of a police investigation. No further comment will be made at the present time.”
Earlier, Durham Police revealed: “A 27-year-old man was arrested earlier today on suspicion of sexual activity with a girl under 16.
“He remains in police custody and is helping officers with their enquiries.”
Johnson joined his hometown club in 2012 from Manchester City.
He has won 12 international caps for England, his last coming in August 2012 in a 2-1 friendly win over Italy.
The former Middlesbrough man has also scored two goals for his country, netting in Euro 2012 qualifying wins over Bulgaria and Switzerland.
He was due to be part of the squad to take on Hull City at the KC Stadium in the Premier League on Tuesday.
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