Sunderland will ‘review its position’ regarding suspended winger Adam Johnson after police extended his bail following his arrest on suspicion of sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl. The club suspended the 27-year-old ‘pending the outcome of the police investigation’ when he was arrested at his £1.8million mansion in County Durham on March 2. It was confirmed on Tuesday that Johnson has now been told to report back to a Durham police station at 10am on Thursday, April 23. And the club said in a statement: ‘Following the decision by the police today (Tuesday), the club will be reviewing its position and will not make any further comment at the present time.’
Johnson has missed their last two matches but could now be available to new boss Dick Advocaat if the club decide to lift the player’s suspension.
Sportsmail reported on Tuesday that Johnson has been training at home with a fitness coach in the hope that the case would be dropped.
Meanwhile, Durham Constabulary issued a warning to those using social media that identifying the alleged victim is a criminal offence.
A spokesman said: ‘Durham Constabulary is aware this investigation has resulted in considerable rumour and speculation, much of it on social media and in relation to the victim.
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