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Football Star Adam Johnson Held Over Sex Claim

The England player is suspended by his club, Sunderland, following his arrest on suspicion of having sex with an underage girl.


Footballer Adam Johnson is helping police with their inquiries


England and Sunderland player Adam Johnson has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with a girl under 16, according to Sky sources.

The Premier League club announced he had been suspended pending the outcome of a police investigation.

The 27-year-old winger was detained at his home earlier in the day and Durham Constabulary said he remains in police custody.

He is helping officers with their inquiries, the force added.

Born in Sunderland, Johnson cost the club £10m when he joined in 2012 and he has scored 17 goals for them.

Adam Johnson
Johnson has represented England 12 times

He has represented his country 12 times and has also played for Middlesbrough and Manchester City.

In a statement, Durham police said: "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 inquiries."