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03/03/2015
Footballer Released On Bail Over Underage Sex Claims
England and Sunderland footballer, Adam Johnson, has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of having sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.
The footballer, 27, was questioned by Durham Police on Monday.
Sunderland AFC have suspended the player pending the outcome of the investigation.
In 2012, he signed a £10m deal with Sunderland and won Barclays Player of the Month award in January.
The investigation continues.
(CD/JP)
The footballer, 27, was questioned by Durham Police on Monday.
Sunderland AFC have suspended the player pending the outcome of the investigation.
In 2012, he signed a £10m deal with Sunderland and won Barclays Player of the Month award in January.
The investigation continues.
(CD/JP)
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