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The Guardian // Sport // Football

Former EFL assistant referee Gareth Viccars jailed for child sexual abuse offences

Thursday 2nd October 2025, 3:51PM

Viccars, who pleaded guilty, targeted three girls aged 15PGMO said he was suspended when allegations emergedAn English Football League assistant referee who “preyed upon young women” has been jailed for a string of child sexual abuse offences involving teenage girls.Gareth Viccars, 47, of Shackleton Place, Oldbrook, Milton Keynes, previously pleaded guilty to 16 counts, including sexual communications with a child, meeting with a child following sexual grooming, causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and engaging in sexual activity with a child. The offences spanned three years between November 2021 and October 2024 and involved three girls aged 15, Snaresbrook crown court previously heard. Continue reading...

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