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| There are now 83 potential suspects and 98 clubs involved in the inquiry into child abuse in football, police chiefs have said. | There are now 83 potential suspects and 98 clubs involved in the inquiry into child abuse in football, police chiefs have said. |
| The investigations span all tiers of football, "from premier clubs through to amateur", the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) said. | |
| Police forces across the country are continuing to receive calls, it added. | Police forces across the country are continuing to receive calls, it added. |
| The NPCC's lead for child protection said the allegations were "being swiftly acted upon" by police. | |
| Of the identified victims, 98% were male, and the age range of potential victims at the time of the abuse was between seven and 20, police said. | |
| A total of 639 referrals had been received from the NSPCC helpline and directly from police forces. | |
| The FA is supporting a hotline set up by the NSPCC. It is available 24 hours a day on 0800 0232642. |