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07/12/2016
Former Football Coach Arrested Over Alleged Sex Abuse Claims
The PSNI have arrested a former football coach over alleged sex abuse claims.
Jim McCafferty who lives in Belfast handed himself into Musgrave Police Station.
A police spokesperson said: "A 71-year-old male has been arrested by detectives after presenting himself at a station in Belfast.
"He was arrested on suspicion of sexual offences against children in Northern Ireland.
"He is currently helping police with their inquiries."
The 71-year-old was a former kitman for Celtic, Hibernian and Falkirk.
Police Scotland have also launched an investigation.
(CD)
Jim McCafferty who lives in Belfast handed himself into Musgrave Police Station.
A police spokesperson said: "A 71-year-old male has been arrested by detectives after presenting himself at a station in Belfast.
"He was arrested on suspicion of sexual offences against children in Northern Ireland.
"He is currently helping police with their inquiries."
The 71-year-old was a former kitman for Celtic, Hibernian and Falkirk.
Police Scotland have also launched an investigation.
(CD)
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