Police in Devon and Cornwall have been approached in the wake of allegations of child sexual abuse within football, officers confirmed today.

Detective Inspector Andrea Kingdon from the Public Protection Unit said: ’Devon and Cornwall Police have been approached and we will be investigating.

’We would like to reassure any victim of any form of abuse that if you find the courage to come forward to us, that you will be believed and you will supported.

’Do not suffer the burden of abuse in silence, please reach out to us.

’If you wish to report abuse, please contact the police on 101, [email protected], you can also contact the NSPCC on 0800 023 2642.’