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| Chelsea open investigation into historical sex abuse allegations | |
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| Chelsea have announced that they have retained an external law firm to carry out an investigation concerning an individual employed by the club in the 1970s, who is now dead. It is believed the investigation is connected to allegations of historical sexual abuse. | Chelsea have announced that they have retained an external law firm to carry out an investigation concerning an individual employed by the club in the 1970s, who is now dead. It is believed the investigation is connected to allegations of historical sexual abuse. |
| A Chelsea spokesman said: “The club has also contacted the FA to ensure that all possible assistance is provided as part of their wider investigation. | A Chelsea spokesman said: “The club has also contacted the FA to ensure that all possible assistance is provided as part of their wider investigation. |
| “This will include providing the FA with any relevant information arising out of the club’s investigation. | “This will include providing the FA with any relevant information arising out of the club’s investigation. |
| “The FA has commissioned a dedicated NSPCC helpline for adults who were victims of sexual abuse in childhood within the football industry. The helpline is available 24 hours a day on 0800 023 2642. | “The FA has commissioned a dedicated NSPCC helpline for adults who were victims of sexual abuse in childhood within the football industry. The helpline is available 24 hours a day on 0800 023 2642. |
| “While the club’s investigation is ongoing, we will make no further comment on this matter.” | “While the club’s investigation is ongoing, we will make no further comment on this matter.” |