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Police Scotland confirm abuse claims
- Updated: November 29, 2016
Police Scotland is the latest force to confirm that they have received reports in connection with historic child abuse within football.
A statement said officers are working with both co-ordinating body Operation Hydrant and the NSPCC as part of a co-ordinated UK police response, as well as with the Scottish Football Association.
Seven police forces in England are examining non-recent allegations of sexual abuse.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We can confirm that we have received reports in connection with non-recent child abuse within football.
“We are working with both Operation Hydrant and the NSPCC to ensure that there is a co-ordinated UK police response. It would be inappropriate to comment …
