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Stewart goes public with sexual abuse ordeal

Paul Stewart accused a youth coach of sexually assaulting him after Andy Woodward and Steve Walters detailed their own ordeals with abuse.

Former Liverpool, Tottenham and England forward Paul Stewart has accused a youth coach of sexually assaulting him from age 11 to 15.

Stewart told his story to the Daily Mirror in the hope that more victims of the unnamed man will come forward.

The revelations come after ex-Crewe Alexandra defender Andy Woodward waived his right to anonymity to tell the Guardian that Barry Bennell – a youth coach and subsequently convicted serial paedophile – abused him while underage during his time the club.