Ex-football coach with Derbyshire links charged with nine sexual offences
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Barry Bennell appeared at Warrington Magistrates' Court via video link from HMP Littlehey on Monday, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
The 66-year-old stands accused of three counts of a serious sexual offence and six counts of indecent assault.
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Hide AdA CPS spokesperson said in a statement: “The CPS made the decision to charge Mr Bennell, a former football coach, after reviewing a file of evidence from Cheshire Police relating to allegations of non-recent child sexual abuse.”
Mr Bennell previously worked as a coach for Crewe Alexandra and a scout for Manchester City.
He also worked as a social care worker at Taxal Edge, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, between November 1979 and July 1981.