Sunderland winger and England international Adam Johnson has been arrested on suspicion on having sex with a 15-year-old girl.
Durham police confirmed that a “27-year-old man was arrested earlier today on suspicion of sexual activity with a girl under 16”, with the individual “remaining in police custody”. It has now been revealed that Johnson has been arrested regarding the crime.
Johnson, who has claimed eleven caps with the England side and currently plays in the Barclay’s Premier League for 16th place Sunderland, was reportedly arrested at 9.15am with a loaded gun allegedly being found in his home. According to The Sun, a neighbour told the newspaper: “All the main activity was between 9.15am and 9.35am. Three undercover cars and a scenes of crime van arrived.
“You could tell they were police officers, they were all dressed in black. I haven’t seen the player all day. I just assumed there had been a burglary. As far as I know he lives there with his girlfriend.”
Johnson has played for England’s international team on a number of levels, from its youth division through to the senior squad, though was not called up by Roy Hodgson for either of the team’s previous two competitions, with him remaining in England for both the World Cup 2014 and Euro 2012.
Durham police have yet to release further details regarding the arrest.
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