Met Police have received 106 allegations of sex abuse at 32 London football clubs

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The Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command is investigating
The Met described allegations made by victims as 'non recent sexual abuse'
Specially trained officers will interview the 106 victims who have come forward
The Met said they will not provide a 'running commentary' on the investigation

Published: 11:55 EST, 13 December 2016 | Updated: 13:41 EST, 13 December 2016

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Scotland Yard has received 106 separate allegations of historical sex abuse connected with individuals at 32 London football clubs, including four in the Premier League and two in the Championship, the Metropolitan Police said.

Officers from the Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command are leading the investigations.

The allegations concern individuals at 32 clubs or teams in London.

Scotland Yard has announced it has received 106 abuse claims involving 32 London clubs

Gary Johnson, pictured left in 1979 and this month, right, came forward recently and admitted that he had been abused by Chelsea's former chief scout Eddie Heath

Four of those under investigation are currently in the Premiership.

Two involve Championship teams.

Three are against clubs in Leagues One and Two.

Former Chelsea chief scout Eddie Heath, pictured, has since died

There are also 21 other named clubs that are either non-league or semi-professional.

Detective Chief Superintendent Ivan Balhatchet of the Sexual Offence, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command said: 'The Met take all allegations seriously, and specialist officers will work through the information passed to them.

'The number of referrals, pieces of information and allegations will change. Officers will continue to work through the information that has been reported.

'Anyone who has been the victim of sexual assault should contact their local force, or call the NSPCC help line on 0800 023 2642.'

The Met said they will not be giving a 'running commentary, or confirming the names or numbers of allegations against each club.

FOOTBALL SEX ABUSE SCANDAL TIMELINE

November 26: League Two side Crewe announce the club is to launch an independent review into how they dealt with child abuse allegations in the 1980s and 1990s.

November 27: The Football Association announces that Kate Gallafent QC will lead an independent review of its response to past allegations.

December 3: Chelsea 'apologise profusely' to Gary Johnson, who was sexually abused by former Blues youth team coach Eddie Heath in the 1970s. The Blues say they have 'no desire to hide any historic abuse we uncover from view' and are 'fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children and young people who are in our care or attending our premises'. The club also said it had been 'inappropriate' to sign a confidentiality agreement with Johnson to keep the matter private.

December 5: The Offside Trust - a new, independent body which will 'fight for justice' and support abuse victims - is launched. Edward Smethurst, a lawyer representing victims, claimed there are still individuals in the game who 'need further investigation' and that gagging orders have been used by 'a number' of clubs.

December 6: The FA announces its independent review will be led by Clive Sheldon QC instead of Kate Gallafent QC 'in the light of the increased scope of the review'.

December 8: The Metropolitan Police launch an investigation into sex abuse claims involving clubs in London, with a team of specialist officers from its sexual offences, exploitation and child abuse command looking into non-recent allegations of wrongdoing.

December 9: The National Police Chiefs' Council reveal 83 potential suspects and 98 clubs have been identified in connection with allegations.

December 11: Crewe director of football Dario Gradi is suspended by the Football Association pending an investigation. The 75-year-old denies any wrongdoing and says he will help the FA's review.

December 13: Metropolitan Police confirms it is investigating 32 clubs in London involving 106 potential victims.