Former Newcastle coach George Ormond charged with sexual offences
Friday 19 May 2017 12:39, UK
Former Newcastle youth coach George Ormond has been charged with 29 counts of sexual offences, allegedly committed between 1973 and 1988.
The 61-year-old is due to appear before Newcastle Magistrates' Court on Friday, June 9.
In a statement, Northumbria Police assistant chief constable Darren Best said: "We have had a dedicated team investigating allegations of non-recent child abuse within the sporting community since December last year.
"Our specially-trained officers have been supporting those who have taken the hugely brave step of speaking to us.
"Our investigations are continuing and we urge anyone who may have been a victim of abuse or has any information about suspected abuse within any sporting community to come forward and report it to us."
