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Southampton and police investigating abuse claims after allegations about more than one person

Southampton are working with Hampshire Police to investigate historical allegations of child abuse at the club.

Former players have alleged they were groomed and sexually abused at the south coast club for several years and many have come forward to police.

Hampshire Police revealed last week that they were investigating allegations of historical child abuse 'within the football community.'

Southampton are working with police to investigate historical allegations of child abuse
Southampton are working with police to investigate historical allegations of child abuse

Sportsmail learned on Thursday that allegations had been made to them about more than one individual.

Southampton said in a statement: 'Southampton Football Club would like to confirm that we have contacted Hampshire Police following information supplied to us in relation to historical child abuse within football.