Don't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox Ex-football coach and convicted paedophile Barry Bennell could give evidence at a High Court trial after eight victims began legal action against Manchester City for damages, a judge has been told.
The men are suing the club after being abused by Bennell, who is now in his 60s, more than three decades ago. A judge oversaw a preliminary hearing online on Thursday and was told Bennell, who has been convicted of sex abuse offences and is serving a jail term, might be called to give evidence.
Mr Justice Cavanagh was told Manchester City denies being “vicariously liable” for abuse committed by Bennell, who is now in his 60s and who also worked as a coach at Crewe
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