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Sunderland's Johnson bailed until March 18 - BBC

Sunderland's Adam Johnson reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United at St James' Park in Newcastle, northern England February 1, 2014. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

LONDON (Reuters) - Sunderland and England midfielder Adam Johnson has been bailed until March 18 after being arrested on Monday on suspicion of having sex with an under-age girl, the BBC reported on Tuesday.

Sunderland have suspended Johnson while police investigations are ongoing.

The 27-year-old, who has won 12 England caps, played for Manchester City for two years from 2010-12 before joining Sunderland, his hometown club.

(Reporting by Ed Osmond, editing by Tony Jimenez)