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Darron Gibson leaves Sunderland by mutual consent following initial suspension by the club after being charged with drink driving

Darron Gibson has left Sunderland by mutual consent, having initially been suspended by the club after he was charged with drink driving earlier this month, the Championship side have announced.

Gibson was initially arrested after several vehicles were damaged close to the club's Academy of Light training ground on March 17 as his team-mates prepared for their Sky Bet Championship clash with Preston at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland suspended the 30-year-old midfielder with immediate effect in order to carry out an investigation.

Darron Gibson has left Sunderland by mutual consent, the Championship side announced
Darron Gibson has left Sunderland by mutual consent, the Championship side announced

A club statement said: 'Following the conclusion of his recent suspension, Darron Gibson will leave Sunderland AFC by mutual consent.