Adam Johnson Arrested: Latest Details, Comments on England and Sunderland Player

BBC Sport's Dan Roan reported on March 2 that Sunderland winger Adam Johnson was arrested on suspicion of having sex with a minor. Sunderland announced Johnson was "suspended by the club pending outcome of a police investigation," per the Press Association.

Continue for updates.

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Johnson Available for West Ham Clash

Friday, March 20

New Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat has confirmed Johnson can play in Saturday's Premier League clash against West Ham, tweeted by Luke Edwards of The Telegraph:

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Johnson Reinstated by Sunderland

Wednesday, March 18

Keith Downie of Sky Sports previously reported that Johnson had been reinstated by Sunderland.  

The club released a statement regarding the decision, according to Chris Young of the Sunderland Echo:

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A club statement said: “The club has discussed the current position in detail with both the PFA (Professional Footballers Association) and Adam’s representatives.

“In line with those discussions we recognise that the player is entitled to re-commence his duties with the club while the legal process continues.

“He will therefore return to training.

“The club’s own investigation cannot continue until the conclusion of the legal process.

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Johnson's Bail Extended to April 23

Tuesday, March 17

Sky Sports News HQ reported that Johnson's bail was extended until April 23.   

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Police Reportedly Raided Sunderland Dressing Room

Monday, March 16

Mike Keegan of MailOnline suggested that police raided Sunderland's dressing room as they began investigating:

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It is also understood that all Sunderland staff were called into meetings following Johnson's arrest and warned away from posting anything about it on social media and from speaking to the press.

A source said: 'You don't expect to see police officers in a dressing room and quite a few people at the club were shocked by it. They were looking for things such as second mobile phones and notes, anything that would help them, really.'

They added: 'All staff were called into meetings and told in no uncertain terms that they were not to put anything on things like Twitter and Facebook and not to talk to the press about it under any circumstances.'

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Schoolgirl Allegedly Boasted About Relationship

Wednesday, March 4

According to Martin Evans of The Telegraph, Johnson's alleged liaison with the unnamed girl came to light when her dad spotted boasts about the relationship:

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It is understood the girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had boasted of her alleged liaison with the 27-year-old footballer to friends and on social media.

[...] When her father was made aware of the rumours he went to the police and Johnson was arrested and questioned for several hours.

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Johnson Released on Bail, Girlfriend's Mum Pleads Innocence

Tuesday, March 3

Johnson was granted bail following his arrest:

The light-footed winger is currently in a relationship with partner Stacey Flounders, whose mum insists the entire family is behind Johnson, per Jeremy Armstrong and Sam Webb of the Daily Mirror:

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Stacey and Adam are still very close and absolutely still together. He is 100 per cent innocent and we will stand by him. He hasn't been found guilty of anything.

He is a great lad and has not done anything wrong. This is just a horrible situation.

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Johnson Arrest Confirmed by Police

Monday, March 2

Prior to Sunderland's confirmation of Johnson's suspension, Durham police issued a statement, via BBC News, announcing the arrest:     

"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 has played in 24 league matches for the Black Cats this season, scoring four goals, which sees him tied with Steven Fletcher as the club's top scorer. He's also picked up one assist.

Between his time with Middlesbrough, Manchester City and Sunderland, he has made 238 Premier League appearances with 30 goals and 38 assists to his name. Johnson has also accumulated 12 senior caps with the England national team.

Note: Player info is courtesy of Transfermarkt.