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Essex FA: Football is 'safe' in county

The welfare officer of the Essex Football Association says the sport in the county is safe for youngsters despite allegations of non-recent child abuse.

Essex Police is one of 16 forces currently looking into historical child abuse claims.

Helen Hever from the county's FA told ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Essex many grassroots clubs have been in touch to check they're following the correct safeguarding procedures.

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