Hampshire police probe historic child abuse in '˜football community'

DETECTIVES have confirmed they are investigating historic child abuse in the '˜football community'.

By The Newsroom

Published 25th Nov 2016, 15:44 BST

Updated 6th Dec 2016, 16:19 BST

Police are investigating historic abuse in 'football community' in Hampshire

Officers working under Hampshire Constabulary’s Operation Marmion are leading the probe.

The abuse dates back to the 1980s, it has been reported.

It comes after a number of ex-professional footballers said they were sexually abused.

A force spokesman said: ‘Hampshire Constabulary’s Operation Marmion is investigating allegations of non-recent child abuse within the football community.

‘For operational reasons, we cannot disclose any further details.’

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