Barry Bennell: Disgraced football coach and serial child abuser dies in prison
- Barry Bennell was a football coach who abused many young players in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.
- He was convicted on multiple charges of child sexual abuse against junior players and sentenced to 34 years in prison.
- Bennell died in prison at age 69 while serving his sentence.
- He had coached for several teams including Manchester City and Crewe Alexandra.
- His death will be investigated by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman as standard procedure.