Sunderland's Jack Diamond suspended after being charged with sexual assault
The 23 year old, from Washington, has been charged with one count of rape, and one count of sexual assault
Sunderland AFC say Jack Diamond has been suspended after being charged with sexual assault and rape.
The 23 year old, from Fatfield in Washington, has also had his loan with Lincoln City terminated.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “In May last year, we received a report that a woman had been sexually assaulted inside an address in the Washington area.
“An investigation was immediately launched and a man was subsequently arrested.
“Jack Diamond, 23, of Fatfield, Washington, has now been charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault and is due to appear at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court in May.”
In a statement from Sunderland AFC;
"Sunderland AFC has been notified that criminal charges have been brought against Jack Diamond by the Crown Prosecution Service.
"The player has been suspended with immediate effect, pending the outcome of the judicial process, and his loan agreement at Lincoln City Football Club has also been terminated.
"As this matter is subject to a legal process, the Club will not be making any further statement at this time."