Ex Newcastle player 'alleges abuse' as football scandal widens

Police are investigating an allegation by a former Newcastle United player that he was abused in the club's youth system, it has been reported.

It means that two police forces are now looking into the growing alleged sex abuse scandal which is threatening the national game as Detective Inspector Sarah Hall of Cheshire Police said it has "now been made aware of a number of people who have come forward wishing to speak to the police".