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Former coach Barry Bennell charged with a further nine counts of child sexual assault

The ex-scout, who worked with Crewe Alexandra and Manchester City among other clubs, is currently serving a 30-year jail sentence

Former football coach Barry Bennell has been charged with nine sexual offences at Warrington Magistrates’ Court.

The 66-year-old, also known as Richard Jones, appeared in court via videolink.

Bennell is currently serving a 30-year jail sentence after being found guilty of sexually abusing young boys in 2018.

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Geoff Fryar, head of the complex casework unit of CPS Mersey Cheshire, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service can confirm that Richard Jones, aka Barry Bennell, on Monday appeared at Warrington Magistrates’ Court via video link from HMP Littlehey.