Charity says over 1,700 calls made to UK soccer abuse helpline

Charity says over 1,700 calls made to UK soccer abuse helpline ( reuters.com )

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Charity says over 1,700 calls made to UK soccer abuse helpline | Reuters

'The tales of abuse suffered by the former players, some of whom have broken down in tears in television interviews, have shocked Britain. '

'The NSPCC said more than 1,700 calls have been made since Nov. 23, with 907 in the last fortnight. '

'LONDON A hotline set up for former players to report child sex abuse they had suffered at British soccer clubs dating back to the 1970s has received more than 1,700 calls since it was set up three weeks ago, the charity responsible said on Thursday. ', "Many of these calls had been referred to police and the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) said last week that 350 potential victims had been identified."

'They raise questions about the scale of the problem, how much clubs and soccer authorities knew, and whether they tried to cover it up. '

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