Former Football Coach Admits Further Counts Of Sexual Abuse

Published date04 August 2020
Subject MatterCriminal Law, Crime
Law FirmLeigh Day
AuthorLeigh Day

A former football coach who is already serving a 30-year prison sentence for child abuse has admitted the sexual abuse of two more complainants, one of whom is represented by Leigh Day lawyers.

Barry Bennell, aged 66, is a former coach for Crewe Alexandra FC and also worked as a scout for Manchester City Football Club. He is also known as Richard Jones.

He pleaded guilty to nine sexual offences, three counts of buggery and six counts of indecent assault on Friday, 31 July, 2020, at Chester Crown Court.

He appeared by video-link to enter the plea from HMP Littlehey, Cambridgeshire, where he is currently serving his jail term after being...

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