POLICE have arrested a man as an investigation has been launched into allegations of historic sex abuse at a Cheshire gymnastics club.
Officers began making enquiries after receiving allegations of sexual abuse offences, which reportedly occurred in the 1980s and 1990s.
The allegations involve Crewe and Nantwich Gymnastics, also known as Camm Street Gym, in Crewe, and do not involve any of the current team working there.
A 68-year-old Crewe man was taken into custody on suspicion of the indecent assault of a girl under 14. He has since been released on conditional bail pending further investigation.
Detective Inspector Stuart York, from Cheshire Police, said: “I understand the concerns this news is likely to cause and I would like to reassure residents that the appropriate safeguarding measures have been put in place.
“We treat all reports of sexual offences extremely seriously, and our dedicated team of officers are committed to doing establish exactly what has taken place.
“Enquiries in relation to the allegations are ongoing I would urge anyone with any concerns, or any information which may aid the investigation, to get in touch.”
Anyone with any information is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101, or visit www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us , quoting 26000725252.
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