Published time: 9 Dec, 2016 12:29
A total of 98 clubs have been impacted by the sex abuse scandal in British football, with 83 individuals now identified as suspects, the National Council of Police Chiefs (NPCC) reported Friday morning.
In a statement, the NPCC said that the age range for potential victims at the time of the abuse spans seven years through to 20 years, and the figure covers all tiers of football, from Premier League clubs through to amateur teams.
A total 639 referrals have been received by a victim helpline established by British children’s charity the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) and Operation Hydrant, the police investigation set up to investigate allegations of ‘non-recent’ sexual abuse.
Chief Constable Simon Bailey, the head of child protection at the NPCC, said the allegations received by police forces across Britain are being “swiftly acted upon.”
Read more: https://www.rt.com/sport/369766-british-football-sex-abuse-98-clubs/