Lincoln terminate Jack Diamond’s loan deal as Sunderland suspend the player charged with rape and sex assault on Thursday afternoon.
After an alleged assault on Washington, Tyne and Wear last year, the 23 year old player has now been suspended.
Northumbria Police began an investigation and arrested him for one count each of rape & sexual assault.
Sunderland have suspended Jack Diamond after the player has been charged with one count of rape and one count of sexual assault. pic.twitter.com/4h48FTe1VJ
— BBC Radio Newcastle (@bbcnewcastle) March 30, 2023
Diamond had been out on loan to League One side Lincoln City but his contract has now been terminated “with immediate effect”.
His home club add that he has been suspended pending the outcome of legal proceedings.
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.”
Mr Diamond, from Washington, is due to appear before South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court in May.
Lincoln City wrote: “Jack Diamond’s loan spell at City has been terminated with immediate effect. The club are unable to make any further statement at this time.”
Sunderland said: “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.”
ABOUT JACK DIAMOND
Diamond was born in Gateshead and Tyne and Wear, joining Sunderland’s academy at age 14.
On the 9th of October 2018, he made his senior debut in the EFL Trophy alongside Lee Connelly.
In September 2019, he moved to Harrogate Town on loan, with the club later announcing that they wanted to extend the loan. The loan was extended to the end of the season in November 2019.
On the 6th October 2020, he scored his first goal for Sunderland against Carlisle United in an EFL Trophy match.
He was loaned to Harrogate Town on the 31st of August 2021 before Sunderland recalled him on the 7th of January 2022, then returned to Harrogate Town, on loan, for the remainder of the season.
He signed on loan for Lincoln City in August 2022, and on the 30th of that month, he made his debut in the EFL Trophy against Barnsley.
In his debut in Imps colours against Derby County, he scored from the penalty spot.
He then scored his first career hat-trick against Bristol Rovers.
He was nominated as the EFL League One Player Of The Month September 2022.
But on the 30th of March 2023, Lincoln have took to terminate his loan deal as Sunderland suspend the player charged by police with rape and sex assault.
NHS HELP
If you’ve been sexually assaulted it’s important to remember that it was not your fault. Sexual violence is a crime, no matter who commits it or where it happens. Don’t be afraid to get help.
There are services that can help if you’ve been sexually assaulted, raped or abused. You don’t have to report the assault to the police if you don’t want to. You may need time to think about what has happened to you.
However, consider getting medical help as soon as possible for any injuries and because you may be at risk of pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If you want the crime to be investigated, the sooner a forensic medical examination takes place, the better.
Try not to wash or change your clothes immediately after a sexual assault. This may destroy forensic evidence that could be important if you decide to report the assault to the police.
Where to get help
Sexual assault referral centres (SARCs) offer medical, practical and emotional support to anyone who has been raped sexually assaulted or abused. They have specially trained doctors, nurses and support workers to care for you. Help is available 24 hours a day.Find your nearest sexual assault referral centre (SARC)
Other places you can get help include:
- a doctor or practice nurse at your GP surgery
- a voluntary organisation, such as Rape Crisis, Women’s Aid, Victim Support, The Survivors Trust or Male Survivors Partnership
- the 24-hour freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge, on 0808 2000 247
- the Rape Crisis national freephone helpline on 0808 802 9999 (12 to 2.30pm and 7 to 9.30pm every day of the year)
- a hospital accident and emergency (A&E) department
- a genitourinary medicine (GUM) or sexual health clinic
- a contraceptive clinic
- a young people’s service
- call NHS 111 or get help from 111 online
- the police, or dial 101
- in an emergency, dial 999
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