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Probe into abuse claims widens
- Updated: November 29, 2016
Greater Manchester Police has become the latest force to investigate allegations of historical child sex abuse as more footballers come forward to reveal their experiences.
Britain’s third largest police force (GMP) joined other forces and the Football Association in investigating the scandal that has developed since ex-footballer Andy Woodward spoke of the abuse he suffered from convicted paedophile Barry Bennell.
Their involvement comes after it emerged that Bennell, once a coach at Crewe Alexandra, was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital on Friday night after being found unconscious in what police called a “fear for welfare” incident.
GMP Assistant Chief Constable Debbie Ford revealed their force had received “a number of calls from people reporting historic sexual abuse whilst they were in the youth football system”.
Ford added: “We have now launched an investigation and our specially trained officers are supporting those who have come forward so far.
“I would encourage anyone who was a victim of sexual or physical abuse to come forward. I completely understand that for many people, making disclosures about such traumatic events can be …
