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Barry Bennell: Disgraced football coach and serial child abuser dies in prison

  • Barry Bennell was a football coach who abused many young players in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
  • He was convicted on multiple charges of child sexual abuse against junior players and sentenced to 34 years in prison.
  • Bennell died in prison at age 69 while serving his sentence.
  • He had coached for several teams including Manchester City and Crewe Alexandra.
  • His death will be investigated by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman as standard procedure.
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