Manchester City not liable for Barry Bennell’s alleged abuse, judge told

Eight men claim Manchester City is liable for the harm they suffered at the hands of paedophile Barry Bennell (PA)

Lawyers representing Manchester City have told a High Court judge in England that the club is not liable for harm suffered by eight men who say they were abused by paedophile Barry Bennell more than 30 years ago.

A barrister leading City’s legal team on Thursday told Mr Justice Johnson that the court will have “very considerable sympathy” for the men.