Sunderland AFC staff member arrested on suspicion of 'sexual grooming' of boy

A member of staff at Sunderland AFC has been arrested on suspicion of meeting a boy "following sexual grooming".

Sunderland AFC staff member arrested on suspicion of 'sexual grooming' of boy
Wed, 30 Jan, 2019 - 15:58

A member of staff at Sunderland AFC has been arrested on suspicion of meeting a boy "following sexual grooming".

The 60-year-old man has been released under investigation by police, and has been suspended by the football club.

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