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I didn't find any other threads or posts about this, but an investigation has apparently been taking place for over a year. Really disturbing that this could go on for so long at so many different clubs with no repercussions. Makes me wonder if this is happening in other countries and worry more about children moving overseas to these academies sometimes with no family at all.
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Child protection sources within Operation Hydrant, the national police body coordinating historical sex abuse claims, have told the Observer that 55 professional and non-league clubs have so far been cited by players claiming they were abused.
On Thursday police said that 350 potential victims had come forward with a quarter of police forces confirming they are investigating reports of abuse in football and their priority was to identifying alleged offenders who may still pose a danger to children.
So far several clubs including Newcastle, Manchester City and Crewe have launched inquiries into how they handled allegations of abuse, or coaches who turned out to be offenders. More than 20 former players have so far come forward to speak out.
