Barry Bennell branded 'sheer evil' as he is sentenced to 31 years

Judge describes former youth football coach as ‘devil incarnate’ after Bennell is brought before victims to hear impact statements

The former football coach Barry Bennell was branded a “monster” by one of his victims in court as he was sentenced to 31 years.

The catalogue of sexual abuse revealed during his trial has prompted another 86 people to make complaints against the former Manchester City and Crewe Alexandra youth team coach.

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