Adam Johnson jailed for six years for child sex offences
Former England footballer Adam Johnson has been jailed for six years for engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.
Adam Johnson was arrested over extreme pornography
Adam Johnson's jailing means it can now be reported the former England footballer was also arrested for possessing extreme pornography.
Images, thought to be of a "jokey nature" but bestiality-related, were found on his computer.
The arrest was mentioned in hearings at Durham Crown Court prior to Johnson's trial for engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.
Durham Police confirmed he has now been released from his bail in relation to the extreme pornography matter and no further action will be taken.
The pre-trial hearings also heard how police found medicines in a safe when Johnson was arrested which indicated he may have been suffering from sexually transmitted infections.
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