Football sex abuse claims: Police widen their inquiries

Victoria spoke to (L-R) Jason Dunford, Steve Walters, Chris Unsworth and Andy Woodward

Four police forces say they are now investigating allegations of historical child sex abuse within football.

Hampshire Police said it was looking into claims of "non-recent child abuse within the football community". Cheshire Police said allegations had been made against more than one person while the Northumbria and Metropolitan forces have also opened investigations.


It comes as four ex-footballers spoke out about being abused as children by ex-Crewe Alexandra coach Barry Bennell.

Andy Woodward, who was the first to go public last week, wept as Steve Walters, Chris Unsworth and Jason Dunford spoke about their abuse by Bennell in an emotional interview on the BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme.

Bennell, 62, has served three jail sentences for child sex offences.

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