Sunderland AFC have suspended Adam Johnson after the former Boro winger was arrested on suspicion of having sex with a 15-year-old schoolgirl.
The 27-year-old, who has been capped 12 times by England, burst through the Academy ranks at Boro before moving to Manchester City following the club's relegation in 2009.
He later moved back to the area when he signed for Sunderland.
A Durham Police spokesman said: "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 inquiries."
A club statement said: "Sunderland AFC has confirmed that Adam Johnson has been suspended from the club, pending the outcome of a police investigation.
"No further comment will be made at the present time."
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