Sunderland's Adam Johnson arrested on suspicion of sex with minor girl

Sunderland and England midfielder Adam Johnson was arrested on Monday on suspicion of having sex with an under-age girl, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

"A 27-year-old man was arrested earlier today on suspicion of sexual activity with a girl under 16," Durham Police said in a statement.

Johnson was later released on bail until March 18. 

British media said Sunderland had suspended Johnson, who has won 12 England caps, while police investigations were ongoing.