[Archive 2015-03-03] Footballer Adam Johnson arrested on suspicion of sex with under-age girl

Historical archive — originally published 2015-03-03. This report records what was known on that date. It is not current news; subsequent events may have changed the situation. Wikinews closed in May 2026.

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."

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.

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