UK news Neil Lennon 'walked in on me shortly after abuse by Barry Bennell' Ex-Celtic manager, then 19, was staying at digs when Bennell molested clubmate, court hears Barry Bennell has admitted seven counts of sexual abuse but denies another 48. Photograph: BBCThe former Celtic manager Neil Lennon walked in on a 13-year-old boy soon after he had been sexually abused by Barry Bennell, a court has heard. He told jurors on Wednesday: “The moment we got in there I put my bag down and straight away he tried to abuse me. The man told jurors he was raped by Bennell at the age of 13 on a football trip to the United States. Jurors were told Bennell has not been charged over the rape claim because it allegedly took place in America and before 1996.

Source: The Guardian January 31, 2018 13:25 UTC