Premier League figure subject of FA safeguarding inquiry

A reportedly well-known Premier League figure is the subject of a Football Association (FA) safeguarding inquiry.

It follows allegations of sexual offences perpetrated by the man – cases which have since been dropped by police.

A spokesperson for the FA said: “We have robust safeguarding measures in place, and all referrals into us are handled in line with our policies and procedures.

“We investigate and assess all allegations and concerns about individuals who may pose a risk of harm to children and adults at risk in football and, where applicable, can impose proportionate safeguarding measures in accordance with FA safeguarding regulations.

“We do not comment on individual cases.”

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The governing body’s safeguarding regulations allow it to impose an interim suspension order.

This blocks the individual from some or all activity within the game while the investigation is carried out.

Such an order can be imposed where the FA receives information that causes it “reasonably to believe that a person poses or may pose a risk of harm”.

The investigation will be led by the FA’s professional game safeguarding manager.