Thursday, December 01, 2016

About 350 victims have reported child sexual abuse within UK football clubs, police chiefs say

About 350 victims have reported child sexual abuse within UK football clubs, police chiefs have said.

The National Police Chiefs' Council said a "significant number of calls" were made to forces after several former players made allegations of abuse against coaches.

Its figures are also based on details from existing investigations as well as referrals from a new NSPCC helpline.

Warwickshire Police announced it is the 16th force to be investigating claims .... http://www.bbc.com